Senior Animal Technician (floater) - Dlam

Uclahealth

Los Angeles, CA, United States
Base: $28.84 - $35.63 hourly; bonus/equity: not sp...
On-site
Valid california driver's license required
Alat certification or equivalent knowledge
Ability to lift 50-70 pound animals
The Senior Animal Technician performs routine animal husbandry and cage wash tasks while ensuring compliance with UCLA and extramural regulations

Job Summary

  • The Senior Animal Technician performs routine animal husbandry and cage wash tasks while ensuring compliance with UCLA and extramural regulations.
  • Candidates must possess the ability to handle a variety of animals safely, including lifting heavy feed bags and moving large cage racks.
  • This role requires strict adherence to biosecurity protocols, including work in Hazcon areas up to BSL3 level and proper euthanasia procedures.

Matching Summary

The Senior Animal Technician performs routine animal husbandry and cage wash tasks while ensuring compliance with UCLA and extramural regulations.

Salary

Base: $28.84 - $35.63 Hourly; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Valid California driver's license required
  • ALAT certification or equivalent knowledge
  • Ability to lift 50-70 pound animals
  • Experience with CO2 euthanasia procedures
  • Knowledge of BSL2/BSL3 containment practices

Nice-to-have

  • Flexible schedule including weekends/holidays
  • Backup coverage for employee absences
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • GLP study documentation experience

Key Requirements

  • Valid California driver's license
  • American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (ALAT) attestation
  • Ability to follow GLP study protocols
  • No recent substantiated misconduct findings

Work Rights

Not specified

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