Senior Animal Technician, Westwood (DLAM)

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Senior Animal Technician to support animal husbandry tasks in a laboratory environment. This role involves ensuring the well-being of laboratory animals, adhering to strict protocols, and maintaining a healthful environment. The ideal candidate will possess a strong knowledge of animal care and husbandry procedures, along with the ability to handle various animals safely. If you are passionate about animal welfare and thrive in a collaborative setting, this opportunity offers a rewarding career in a vital field.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of animal husbandry procedures for laboratory animals.
• Ability to lift heavy bags and animals, and push cage racks.
• Knowledge of contamination control practices in bio-containment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine animal husbandry tasks under supervision.
• Ensure completion of tasks according to departmental protocols.
• Participate in weekend and holiday work rotations.

Skills

Animal husbandry procedures

Handling a variety of animals

Lifting heavy weights

Knowledge of cleaning and sanitizing techniques

Reading and following instructions

Basic English communication skills

Contamination control practices

Education

Certification from the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (ALAT level or higher)

Job description

Description

Under the direct supervision of the Area Supervisor, the
Senior Animal Technician is responsible for performing routine animal husbandry
tasks at an operational level. Working closely with the supervisor and
receiving regular guidance, the Senior Animal Technician ensures the completion
of all assigned tasks in accordance with departmental protocols. Additional
assignments are delegated by the Area Supervisor on a project-by-project basis,
with routine daily reviews conducted to ensure the quality and accuracy of
work.

Salary: $26.67 - 32.94 Hourly

Qualifications

Required:

• Working knowledge of
  animal husbandry procedures sufficient to care for laboratory animals in an
  experimental environment attested by the American Association for Laboratory
  Animal Science at the ALAT level or higher.
• 
  Knowledge of habits and
  appearances of laboratory animals sufficient to notice deviations from normal.
• 
  Skill in handling a
  variety of animals in a variety of situations sufficient to prevent injury or
  distress to the animal or self.
  
• 
  Ability to lift 50 pound bags of feed, 60-70
  pound animals, and to push 200-300 pound cage racks of animals.
  
• 
  Knowledge of cleaning
  and sanitizing materials and techniques sufficient to maintain a healthful
  environment.
• 
  Skill in reading
  English and numbers to be able to follow instructions, maintain records and
  identify specific animals.
• 
  Skill in using basic
  English words and phrases to complete identification cards, and inventory
  forms.
• 
  Ability to speak on a
  one-to-one basis using appropriate vocabulary and grammar to obtain information
  and instructions, explain changes in animal behavior and appearances, and to
  communicate with supervisors and co-workers.
• 
  Ability to treat
  animals. Must be able to treat PO, SQ and IM. Knowledge of appropriate
  labeling and disposal of the animals euthanized, including bio-hazardous
  animals.
• 
  Knowledge of and the
  ability to apply the concept of contamination control practices including
  engineering, administrative, and procedural controls for the containment of
  pathogens, including disinfection, and waste handling methods appropriate for
  work in bio-containment animal facilities up to BSL2 practices.
• 
  Ability to participate
  in weekend/Holiday work rotations and occasional overtime duties.