Rodent Research Technician I

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 86,307,000 - 102,926,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - Los Angeles Health is seeking a Staff Research Associate I to provide technical and paraveterinary support under supervision. Primary duties include assisting in breeding colony management and delivering veterinary services within a GLP-compliant facility.

The role requires precise documentation, strong communication with faculty and staff, and adherence to biosafety and containment protocols in a BSL2/BSL3 environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate professionally by phone, in person, and by email.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate with faculty and staff with varying degrees of veterinary medical training.
• Ability to complete tasks in an orderly and timely fashion.
• Ability to use word processing, email, spreadsheets, the internet and other computer programs.
• Ability to work accurately and with detail.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Skill in writing clear and concise correspondence.
• Ability to euthanize rats and mice using CO2 chambers and confirm death.
• Knowledge of GLP study procedures and documentation.
• Knowledge of contamination control and biosafety in a GLP animal facility (BSL2/BSL3 practices).

Responsibilities

• Assist breeding colony management.
• Provide veterinary support services as needed.

Skills

Phone communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Clear writing

Euthanasia procedures

GLP procedures

Bio-containment knowledge

Education

Associate or bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

University of California - Los Angeles Health is seeking a Staff Research Associate I to provide technical and paraveterinary support under supervision. Primary duties include assisting in breeding colony management and delivering veterinary services within a GLP-compliant facility.

The role requires precise documentation, strong communication with faculty and staff, and adherence to biosafety and containment protocols in a BSL2/BSL3 environment.