Senior Animal Care Specialist

2 weeks ago


Los Angeles, California, United States UCLA Health Full time
Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of the area supervisor, perform routine animal husbandry tasks at the operative level. This role requires a 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.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform routine animal husbandry tasks, including feeding, cleaning, and monitoring animal health.
  • Work with a variety of animals in a variety of situations, using skill and knowledge to prevent injury or distress to the animal or self.
  • Lift 50-pound bags of feed, 60-70-pound animals, and push pound cage racks of animals.
  • Maintain a healthful environment by using knowledge of cleaning and sanitizing materials and techniques.
  • Read English and numbers to follow instructions, maintain records, and identify specific animals.
  • Use basic English words and phrases to complete identification cards and inventory forms.
  • Communicate with supervisors and co-workers on a one-to-one basis, using appropriate vocabulary and grammar.
  • Treat animals, including PO, SQ, and IM injections, and dispose of euthanized animals according to protocol.
  • Participate in weekend/Holiday work rotations and occasional overtime duties.
Requirements
  • Working knowledge of animal husbandry procedures sufficient to care for laboratory animals in an experimental environment.
  • 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.
  • Ability to lift 50-pound bags of feed, 60-70-pound animals, and push pound cage racks of animals.
  • Knowledge of cleaning and sanitizing materials and techniques.
  • Skill in reading English and numbers.
  • Skill in using basic English words and phrases.
  • Ability to communicate with supervisors and co-workers.
  • Ability to treat animals.
  • Knowledge of and ability to apply contamination control practices.
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