Senior Animal Technician (floater) - Dlam

UCLA Health

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 experience
Ability to lift 50-70 pound animals and bags
The Senior Animal Technician performs routine animal husbandry and cage wash tasks under direct supervision at UCLA Health

Job Summary

  • The Senior Animal Technician performs routine animal husbandry and cage wash tasks under direct supervision at UCLA Health.
  • Candidates must demonstrate the ability to handle various laboratory animals safely while preventing injury to themselves or the animals.
  • The role requires strict adherence to biosecurity protocols, including work in Hazcon areas up to BSL3 levels.

Matching Summary

The Senior Animal Technician performs routine animal husbandry and cage wash tasks under direct supervision at UCLA Health.

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 experience
  • Ability to lift 50-70 pound animals and bags
  • Knowledge of BSL2/BSL3 biocontainment protocols
  • Experience with CO2 euthanasia procedures

Nice-to-have

  • Backup coverage for employee absences
  • Training new personnel on SOPs
  • Familiarity with GLP study documentation

Key Requirements

  • Valid California driver's license
  • American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (ALAT) certification
  • Ability to lift 60-70 pound animals
  • Knowledge of GLP documentation procedures
  • Experience with CO2 chamber euthanasia

Work Rights

Not specified

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