Senior Animal Care Technician

Altos Labs

San Diego, CA, United States
Base: $76,800 - $98,400; bonus/equity: not specifi...
On-site
6+ years rodent vivarium experience
Daily animal husbandry and welfare checks
Rodent breeding, weaning, and sexing
The Senior Animal Care Technician serves as a lead resource for the vivarium team, performing advanced husbandry and technical tasks

Job Summary

  • The Senior Animal Care Technician serves as a lead resource for the vivarium team, performing advanced husbandry and technical tasks.
  • This role requires planning and monitoring rodent breeding schemes while collecting tissue samples for genotyping in alignment with study objectives.
  • Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in maintaining species-appropriate environmental conditions and adhering to strict biosafety and biosecurity procedures.

Matching Summary

The Senior Animal Care Technician serves as a lead resource for the vivarium team, performing advanced husbandry and technical tasks.

Salary

Base: $76,800 - $98,400; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 6+ years rodent vivarium experience
  • Daily animal husbandry and welfare checks
  • Rodent breeding, weaning, and sexing
  • Genotyping sample collection and tracking
  • IACUC protocol compliance and documentation

Nice-to-have

  • AALAS certification (ALAT, LAT, or higher)
  • Experience with SoftMouse or Mosaic software
  • Familiarity with AAALAC accreditation standards
  • Collaborative team-based work environment

Key Requirements

  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Animal Science or related field
  • Minimum 6+ years hands-on rodent vivarium experience
  • AALAS certification preferred but not mandatory

Work Rights

Not specified

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