Animal Care Specialist

23 hours ago

San Francisco, California, United States University of California Full time
Job Summary

The Laboratory Animal Resource Center (LARC) at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is seeking a highly skilled Animal Technician to join our team. As an Animal Technician, you will play a critical role in supporting the research programs of our faculty by providing exceptional care and services associated with the care and use of laboratory animals.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide daily care and monitoring of laboratory animals, including changing cages and racks, delivering food and water, and maintaining equipment and animal housing areas.
  • Perform record-keeping duties, such as per-diems records, animal health surveillance, feed logs, temperature/humidity charts, and animal receipt and disposition logs.
  • Work under the direction of the Animal Resources Supervisor or assigned lead to ensure the proper care and use of animals and perform technical procedures required within LARC or to support the research effort.
  • Identify problems, remedy, and report them immediately to ensure the highest level of animal care and welfare.
Requirements
  • Graduation from high school/GED, completion of training equivalent to the Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician certification of the AALAS, and one year of animal care experience; or high school graduation and two years of animal care experience in the care of an animal species appropriate to the particular job.
  • One year of animal handling or lab animal sanitation equipment operations experience required.
  • Ability to communicate animal health information to appropriate personnel, maintain legible records for permanent status, and complete and remain current in BRER training.
  • Demonstrated experience working under general supervision and ability to follow instructions, work independently or in shared assignments with others.
  • Basic computer skills, including email skills, ability to scan cage barcodes, sync PDA's for submitting Health Surveillance Reports electronically, and utilize email account for work-related communications.
Preferred Qualifications
  • AALAS Assistant Laboratory Animal Medicine (ALAT) certification.
  • General knowledge of feeding, caging, and space requirements for multiple species of laboratory animals used in biomedical research.
  • Ability and skills needed to identify animal health concerns and regulatory compliance for their assigned areas and to report conditions to veterinary staff, researchers, and compliance staff.
About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health.

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity, and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

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