Senior Animal Care Specialist

1 month ago


Los Angeles, California, United States University of California Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Animal Technician to join our team at the University of California. As a key member of our animal care team, you will be responsible for providing exceptional care and husbandry to our laboratory animals.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide routine animal husbandry tasks, including feeding, cleaning, and monitoring animal health.
  • Work closely with our area supervisor to ensure all tasks are completed following departmental guidelines.
  • Participate in weekend and holiday work rotations, as well as occasional overtime duties.
  • Maintain a healthful environment by applying knowledge of cleaning and sanitizing materials and techniques.
  • Communicate effectively with supervisors and co-workers to ensure seamless animal care operations.
Requirements
  • Working knowledge of animal husbandry procedures, 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 different situations, 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 pound cage racks of animals.
  • Knowledge of and ability to apply the concept of contamination control practices, including engineering, administrative, and procedural controls for the containment of pathogens.
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary of $32.94 hourly, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for animal care, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.



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