Veterinary Technician (9535C), Office of Laboratory Animal Care - 39740 About Berkeley

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The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world's leading institutions of higher education, distinguished by its combination of internationally recognized academic and research excellence; the transformative opportunity it provides to a large and diverse student body; its public mission and commitment to equity and social justice; and its roots in the California experience, animated by such values as innovation, questioning the status quo, and respect for the environment and nature. Since its founding in 1868, Berkeley has fueled a perpetual renaissance, generating unparalleled intellectual, economic and social value in California, the United States and the world.

We are looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at Berkeley, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position at Berkeley, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles, our Principles of Community, and our Strategic Plan.

Departmental Overview

The Office of Laboratory Animal Care (OLAC) ensures the health and wellbeing of animals used for research and teaching through the provision of veterinary care and oversight, animal husbandry (if not done by the PI), research support services, and training. In addition, OLAC is in charge of animal purchases and acquisition, husbandry and veterinary care, animal shipping, pharmacy and animal supply purchases, and accessing animal facilities.

Although the day-to-day assignment of space rests with OLAC, overall space needs and allocations fall under the purview of the Vice Chancellor for Research (VCR) with input from a faculty advisory committee, the Committee on Animal Research Space Assignment (CARSA).

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: August 10, 2022.

Responsibilities

General Nursing Duties

• Perform daily health rounds of all species.
• Perform all necessary medical treatments.
• Participate in discussions with vet staff and PIs to identify newly emergent health needs of research animals.
• Conduct routine diagnostic and laboratory procedures for all species (radiographs, blood sampling, anesthesia, oral hygiene, euthanasia, necropsy, etc).
• Maintain accurate medical records for all required species.

Research Service Recharge

• Provide clinical research services including but not limited to arterial and venous blood collection/processing, injections, catheterizations, gavage, anesthesia and surgical assistance on any research animal model.

Central Surgical Support

• Maintain clinical and surgical areas in all facilities, maintaining a high level of cleanliness and in compliance with applicable regulations in all functioning environments.
• Ensure proper maintenance, QA and repair of all clinical instruments and equipment.
• Manage central supplies and surgical instruments via autoclave, ethylene oxide, following proper aseptic guidelines.

Training and Compliance

• Provide intra- and inter-departmental training to researchers and animal care staff in all aspects of disease recognition, health evaluation, asepsis, and various clinical techniques, as needed.
• Perform regular rounds of all facilities to evaluate surgical outcomes and identify potential training needs, animal welfare and compliance issues.

Time Management/Administration

• Schedule research services and events on the computer calendar.
• Data enter all documents (RSR, pharmacy, shipping, etc.) into data management system (OASIS or other).
• Administer all paper-work for recharge purposes in an organized and timely manner.

Inventory/ Record Keeping

• Oversee all logs including DEA controlled substances, surgery and radiograph logs ensuring proper documentation is being maintained.
• Perform inventory monthly, informing the supervisor of impending deficiencies.
• Manage animal health records per the varied oversight agency standards (USDA/AAALAC).

Quality Assurance Program

• Perform or assist in all necessary procedures to maintain the Rodent Health Surveillance Program, including ordering replacement animals and sampling sentinel populations monthly (exsanguination, necropsy, parasitology, sera processing).
• Shipping rodents to outside institutions.
• Other duties as operational needs require.
• The AHT III participates in weekend, holiday, and emergency coverage by animal health technicians.

Required Qualifications

• Applies veterinary nursing skills to the broad range of tasks necessary to care for laboratory animals.
• Nursing skills include animal restraint, catheterization, phlebotomy, anesthesia (volatile and injectable), basic laboratory skills, clinical experience with a variety of animal species.
• Knowledge of medical record-keeping, basic computer skills including data entry and database management software; familiarity with equipment maintenance (x-ray, anesthesia machines, ventilator, autoclave, etc).
• Good organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks to optimize time-management.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to a variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, ability to walk moderate distances from facility to facility.

Education

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience required.
• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience as a registered veterinary technician required.

Licenses/Certifications

• RVT required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working with laboratory animals, previous knowledge of regulations applicable to care and use of laboratory animals.

Licenses/Certifications

• AALAS certification at the ALAT level preferred, with intention to continue advancing certification required.

Salary & Benefits

• This is a full-time (40 hours/week), career position, and eligible for full UC benefits.
• This position is a non-exempt, bi-weekly paid position. Hourly pay for this role is commensurate with experience within the range of $28.12 - $39.85 (Step 1.0 - 9.0).
• For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

How to Apply

Please submit your cover letter and resume as a single attachment when applying. Please upload the document in the Resume section, then skip the (optional) Cover Letter upload section.

Driving Required

A valid driver's license and DMV check for driving record is required.

Other Information

This position is governed by the terms and conditions in the agreement for the Technical Unit (TX) between the University of California and the University Professional and Technical Employees (UPTE). The current bargaining agreement manual can be found at:

http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/tx/index.html

Conviction History Background

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

Physical Exam

Employment is contingent upon passing a physical exam.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For more information about your rights as an applicant see:

https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see:
http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct



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