Veterinary Research Associate

Siri InfoSolutions, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF is seeking a motivated Staff Research Associate II to join the Laboratory Animal Resource Center (LARC) on campus in San Francisco. The role supports animal health, welfare, veterinary care, and research programs under supervision of veterinarians.

Responsibilities include health monitoring, basic veterinary procedures, diagnostic activities, SOP preparation, and maintaining animal health records. Travel between UCSF facilities is required; training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a life sciences field or equivalent.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; ability to maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Monitor health and welfare of laboratory animals (rodents focus).
• Assist with basic veterinary care and health surveillance.
• Support rodent sentinel health monitoring programs.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Organizational skills

MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Onsite work

Travel between UCSF facilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Zoology, Animal Science, Veterinary Technology, Biomedical Sciences, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Staff Research Associate II – Laboratory Animal Research

Schedule: Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM–4:00 PM

Work Arrangement: Onsite

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated Staff Research Associate II to join the Laboratory Animal Resource Center (LARC) at UCSF.

This position supports animal health, welfare, veterinary care, and research programs. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of veterinarians and assist with health monitoring, basic veterinary procedures, diagnostic activities, and laboratory animal health programs.

This is an excellent opportunity for Veterinary Technician graduates, Veterinary Assistants, Laboratory Animal Technicians, and life sciences graduates interested in building a long-term career in laboratory animal research.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor the health and welfare of laboratory animals, particularly rodents.
• Assist with basic veterinary care and animal health surveillance.
• Support rodent sentinel health monitoring programs.
• Assist with anesthesia, necropsy, and diagnostic procedures as trained.
• Maintain accurate animal health records and laboratory documentation.
• Prepare and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Communicate animal health findings to veterinarians and research teams.
• Support laboratory animal health and welfare programs.
• Assist with administrative activities and staff training.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Zoology, Animal Science, Veterinary Technology, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability and willingness to work with rodents and potentially larger animals.
• Ability to work onsite Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM.
• Willingness to travel between UCSF facilities, including Parnassus and Mission Bay.
• Valid California driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician experience.
• RVT certification.
• Laboratory animal care or animal husbandry experience.
• Experience in biomedical research or vivarium operations.
• Anesthesia experience (strong advantage).
• Experience with laboratory documentation, health monitoring, or SOP preparation.

Note: Previous laboratory animal research or animal husbandry experience is not mandatory. Training will be provided to candidates with the right educational background and aptitude.

• Candidates must be comfortable working with laboratory rodents and other research animals.
• Due to disease-contamination risks, employees cannot keep rodents as pets at home while working in this position.
• The role involves standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 30 lbs.
• Participation in the required occupational health monitoring program and pre-employment medical evaluation is mandatory.

We welcome applications from recent graduates and candidates looking to build a long-term career in veterinary health and laboratory animal research.