Principal Animal Technician - Dlam

UCLA Health

Inglewood, CA, United States
Base: $31.34 - $41.36 hourly; bonus/equity: not sp...
Fully on-site
3+ years animal care experience
Aalas alat certification or higher
Cage wash and biosecurity operations
UCLA Health is seeking a Principal Animal Technician (PAT) to oversee daily operations within the Division of Laboratory Animal Medicine in Inglewood, CA. The role requires extensive knowledge of animal husbandry, the ability to manage staff and projects, and adherence to strict regulatory standards

Job Summary

  • The Principal Animal Technician acts as a facility leader overseeing daily activities for a group of three or more employees within the Division of Laboratory Animal Medicine.
  • Responsibilities include performing routine animal husbandry, cage wash tasks, quality assurance checks, and ensuring compliance with UCLA and extramural regulations.
  • The role requires physical capability to lift heavy loads, troubleshoot operational issues, and train staff members in a high-containment laboratory environment.

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UCLA Health is seeking a Principal Animal Technician (PAT) to oversee daily operations within the Division of Laboratory Animal Medicine in Inglewood, CA. The role requires extensive knowledge of animal husbandry, the ability to manage staff and projects, and adherence to strict regulatory standards.

Salary

Base: $31.34 - $41.36 Hourly; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 3+ years animal care experience
  • AALAS ALAT certification or higher
  • Cage wash and biosecurity operations
  • BSL-2/BSL-3 containment knowledge
  • Staff supervision and mentoring skills
  • Euthanasia and disposal procedures

Nice-to-have

  • Project leadership capabilities
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • GLP study documentation experience
  • Strong verbal and written communication
  • Ability to work weekends and holidays

Key Requirements

  • Valid California driver's license
  • Minimum 3 years animal-related experience
  • AALAS ALAT level certification
  • Knowledge of GLP documentation procedures
  • Ability to handle BSL-3 practices

Work Rights

Not specified

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