Animal Health Technician

University of California Riverside

Job Number: 26124158
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Schedule: 8AM - 5PM
Salary: $55,081 - $83,332

Position Information
Oversees health status of all campus vivaria; develops appropriate policies and procedures and training to ensure the appropriate pathogen-free status and health levels for all research (of critical import for biomedical research) conducted by PIs who house their research animals. Make daily veterinary health surveillance rounds throughout the animal facilities. Performs standard paraveterinary health care procedures. Establishes and manages a rodent health surveillance program, manages in-house diagnostic testing and coordinates all activities that support the transfer and transport of laboratory animals between institutions and diagnostic laboratories.

The hiring department can recruit and fill this role at different levels within the position classification series. This position is posted here as an Animal Health Technician 3 (job #26124158) and an Animal Health Technician 1 (job #26129826) and as an Animal Health Technician 2 (job #26124622). Applicants are encouraged to review all three positions to determine the best match for their skills and experience. All applicants will be assessed based on the minimum requirements for the level(s) for which they applied. If you wish to be considered in multiple pools or are unsure, please apply for both positions.

**As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is eight weeks after their first date of employment.

Education
Education Requirements
Degree
Requirement Possesses a B.S. in a field associated with laboratory animal care and medicine. Preferred

Licenses
License
Requirement Registered Veterinary Technician License (or completion of AVMA accredited Animal Health Technician program) Required

Certifications
Certification
Requirement AALAS certification at Laboratory Animal Technician level Required AALAS certification at Laboratory Animal Technologist level Preferred


Experience

Experience
Requirement Minimum of 4 years of related experience. Required Experience in a laboratory animal research setting. Preferred


Minimum Requirements
Special Condition Requirement Occasional travel for university related business meetings, conferences and/or professional development. Required


Preferred Qualifications
Proficient skills in accurately calculating doses and concentrations.
Working knowledge of safety training and health standards required in animal care and use.
Proficient skills in teaching and supervising biomedical procedures.
Familiar with health and safety and animal welfare regulations as set forth by various accrediting bodies (AAALAC, USDA, Fish and Game) and IACUC.
Practices a high level of integrity and honesty in maintaining confidentiality.
Able to meet deadlines and maintain critical sanitation standards.
Able to work efficiently under pressure and in the face of many interruptions.
Possesses excellent oral/written communication and organizational skills.
Demonstrates ingenuity, resourcefulness, and adaptability.
Proficient skills in the blood and urine collection.
Knowledge of basic anesthesia principles.
Able to recognize abnormalities in behavior of laboratory animals and signs which indicate disease.
Knowledgeable of regulations, accreditation standards and the Institute for Laboratory Animal Research (ILAR) Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals.
Proficient skills in handling and restraining laboratory animals.
Special training in animal nursing.
Proficient skills in preparing animals for surgery and necropsy and proper method of euthanasia.
Able to work independently.


Additional Information
Familiar with federal, state, UC, UCR policies, procedures, objectives, performance standards, safety, environmental, and infection control guidelines.



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