ANML TCHN (Animal Technician - Husbandry)

The California National Primate Research Center (CNPRC) is an Organized Research Unit which conducts interdisciplinary research programs on significant human health related problems where non-human primates are the animal models of choice.
In addition to its major efforts in the area of research, the CNPRC is also committed to its missions of teaching and service.
Job Summary Under supervision of the Animal Care Supervisor, perform routine animal care tasks in the indoor animal colony with duties that include observing animals for abnormal behavior, health monitoring, feed animals, and clean animal rooms and cages.
Provide basic animal care, technical and experimental assistance.
Provide routine animal care, technical and experimental project support services and study support services to research Principal Investigators (PIs), which includes performing technical laboratory animal procedures requiring various levels of biohazard containment in the indoor nonhuman primate colony, such as monitoring and assessing health condition and technical procedures.
The incumbent will work under minimal supervision in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, industry standards governing animal research (NIH/OLAW/AAALAC) and all safety procedures according to NIH standards and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Familiarity with regulations, guidelines, and policies to ensure that animals are provided appropriate care to promote physical and psychological well-being and minimize discomfort.
Employee is required to work with animals (nonhuman primates) that are either naturally or experimentally infected with potentially hazardous infectious agents such as HIV, SIV, Herpes B virus.
Position Information Apply by Date 04/12/2024 Salary Range $23.
15 - $27.
25 /hour Appointment Type Career Percentage of Time 100% Shift Hours Manager will advise Location Davis, Ca Union Representation TX - Technical Benefits Eligible Yes PHYSICAL DEMANDS Substantial contact with animals includes capture of animals.
Lift and move a 25-pound sack of chow.
Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
containers of enrichment (produce).
Move up to 70 lbs.
of soil and gravel using a wheelbarrow and use of shovel; operate tractors, mowers, and use basic hand tools.
Repetitive lifting of a variety of animal cages or jump boxes that weigh 55-130 lbs.
Handle diversified tasks that often require squatting, kneeling, bending, stooping or standing.
WORK ENVIRONMENT Measles vaccination or proof of illness required.
This position is subject to Medical Surveillance procedures and review in accordance with Federal and State Laws and Regulations and University Policy.
Employee shall participate in required preventative medical and medical monitoring programs which may include blood tests, immunizations, TB screening, Blood borne and Airborne Pathogen training, etc.
, and are provided to meet Federal, State and University requirements.
Must be willing to perform assigned duties in BioSafety Level (BSL) 2, or 3 facility, where nonhuman primates may be either naturally or experimentally infected with potentially hazardous diseases such as HIV, SIV, or Herpes B virus.
Restricted vacation during peak workload periods.
Work irregular shifts, including weekends assigned weekend work schedules on rotation with other crew members, holidays, and evenings.
Work overtime, occasional weekends on short notice.
California National Primate Research Center employees are directly or indirectly engaged in the performance of work on Federal or State contracts and grants as well as periodically come into contact with controlled substances; and are expected to abide by the UC Policy on Substance Abuse, the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, and the State Drug¬ Free Workplace Act of 1990.
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com/documents/view/271 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Education/Experience: Six months to one year of relevant work experience in animal care or equivalent combination of education and training.
Work experience in performing animal care husbandry duties, which includes having considerable knowledge of the care, feeding, and handling of laboratory animals; considerable knowledge of the biology and physical characteristics of a wide variety of animals used in research and teaching.
Experience to recognize changes in animal physical appearance or behavior, which includes the ability to recognize signs of illness or abnormality as well as to make accurate observations.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA): Skills and ability to handle laboratory animals in a manner that avoids injury to self or animals, and to exercise basic principles of animal care related to disease control, pest control, sanitation and environmental enrichment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Additional Preferred License/Certification Animal Technician (ALAT) or Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) certifications or equivalent experience.
Eligible to obtain certification to be certified as a laboratory Animal Technician by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) within one year from date of hire.
Preferred Education/Experience: Experience in specialty area such as nonhuman primate facilities, barrier, hazard containment and animal facility.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA): Knowledge of NIH, OLAW, USDA regulations and AALAS practices and Protocols pertaining to primate non-human animal models.
Skill to pay strict attention to detail and knowledge to recognize changes in animal physical appearance or behavior.
Effective communications skills (written and oral) to convey complex technical issues to Colony Management and academic research professional that include skills in customer service and have a collaborative attitude.
Skills and ability to follow oral and written instructions given by shift supervisors, manager, and/or faculty/researchers.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Background Check This position is a critical position and subject to a background check.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks.
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