LUNDQUIST INSTITUTE FOR BIOMEDICAL INNOVATION AT HARBOR-UCLA
Animal Technician I(AT)
LUNDQUIST INSTITUTE FOR BIOMEDICAL INNOVATION AT HARBOR-UCLA - Torrance, California, United States, 90504
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Job Location Torrance Campus - Torrance, CA
Salary Range $21.00 - $23.00 Hourly
Description
Basic Responsibilities or Purpose of Position Perform animal husbandry (clean, feed, sanitation, enrichment, etc.) on a regular basis. Operate, maintain, and perform equipment tasks (e.g. cage washers, autoclave, cage movement, etc.) on a regular basis. Observe and report any aberrations in animal room environments (room temperature, humidity, lighting, ventilation, vermin, etc.). Perform general facility cleaning, stocking, and inventory. Prepare rooms, sanitize, and repair as needed. Receive, and distribute animals for isolation, study assignment or consolidation. Perform animal identification tasks (tattoo, sex, ear tag, etc.). Comply with the appropriate safety and study requirements as described in the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and governmental regulations. Comply with appropriate safety and health practices including personal protective equipment and barrier requirements, as applicable. Recognize animal behavior, health status and report to appropriate channels. Attend training programs to become more knowledgeable of and develop expertise in laboratory animal science. Essential Job Functions
Provide daily animal care (cleaning, feeding, and watering of animals), animal facility cleaning and sanitation, documentation of appropriate environmental conditions, and daily animal health and welfare observations to ensure that all of the animals within the department of animal resources care procedures are performed according to regulations and guidelines. Review, comprehend and comply with all SOPs and quality assurance standards pertaining to laboratory animals for research. Monitor daily animal health and welfare while performing daily animal health observations. Perform animal husbandry duties to maintain quality and health of research animals, to include: perform daily water bottle /automatic water line and cage checks; provide appropriate food and water; perform cage changing and/or cage cleaning as required; record animal health concerns per SOP and/or specified protocols. Perform general housekeeping and adhere to safety procedures. Required to work on scheduled weekends and holidays. Strict attention to detail and follow-up skills are essential. Strong verbal and written communications skills are required. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to perform in a team environment. Responsibility For Accuracy And Seriousness Of Error
Responsible for the accuracy of any assigned task. Responsible for all aspects of training associated with their level of certification. Errors in care, handling, manipulation and treatment of lab animals can result in injury, unnecessary suffering of laboratory animals. Experiments can be affected resulting in loss of data and time resulting in the loss of thousands of research dollars. Contacts and Working Relationships Required on the Job Interfaces with Lundquist principal investigators and their technical staff, supervisors, employees, colleagues, vendors, and Harbor-UCLA hospital-based employees. Qualification Guidelines A diploma from high school or equivalent is required. This is an entry level position and previous animal experience would be beneficial. Basic computer and math skills. Ability to effectively comprehend and communicate (verbal and written) in a professional manner. An aptitude to follow company policies (tobacco, drug and alcohol-free site), standard operating procedures, and maintain regulatory compliance is important. This is a physical position in a warm environment. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Ability to work with animals. Ability to work as a member of a team. Ability to interact in an appropriate and professional manner with others. Physical and/or Mental Requirements The employee will bend, reach, and push and pull while working with the animals. Ability to lift 50 lbs. Ability to multi-task and maintain organization in a fast paced, changing environment. Positive attitude toward work and co-workers. Be a part of a team that likes to work hard and have fun. All schedules include weekends, holidays and occasional overtime.
Job Location Torrance Campus - Torrance, CA
Salary Range $21.00 - $23.00 Hourly
Description
Basic Responsibilities or Purpose of Position Perform animal husbandry (clean, feed, sanitation, enrichment, etc.) on a regular basis. Operate, maintain, and perform equipment tasks (e.g. cage washers, autoclave, cage movement, etc.) on a regular basis. Observe and report any aberrations in animal room environments (room temperature, humidity, lighting, ventilation, vermin, etc.). Perform general facility cleaning, stocking, and inventory. Prepare rooms, sanitize, and repair as needed. Receive, and distribute animals for isolation, study assignment or consolidation. Perform animal identification tasks (tattoo, sex, ear tag, etc.). Comply with the appropriate safety and study requirements as described in the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and governmental regulations. Comply with appropriate safety and health practices including personal protective equipment and barrier requirements, as applicable. Recognize animal behavior, health status and report to appropriate channels. Attend training programs to become more knowledgeable of and develop expertise in laboratory animal science. Essential Job Functions
Provide daily animal care (cleaning, feeding, and watering of animals), animal facility cleaning and sanitation, documentation of appropriate environmental conditions, and daily animal health and welfare observations to ensure that all of the animals within the department of animal resources care procedures are performed according to regulations and guidelines. Review, comprehend and comply with all SOPs and quality assurance standards pertaining to laboratory animals for research. Monitor daily animal health and welfare while performing daily animal health observations. Perform animal husbandry duties to maintain quality and health of research animals, to include: perform daily water bottle /automatic water line and cage checks; provide appropriate food and water; perform cage changing and/or cage cleaning as required; record animal health concerns per SOP and/or specified protocols. Perform general housekeeping and adhere to safety procedures. Required to work on scheduled weekends and holidays. Strict attention to detail and follow-up skills are essential. Strong verbal and written communications skills are required. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to perform in a team environment. Responsibility For Accuracy And Seriousness Of Error
Responsible for the accuracy of any assigned task. Responsible for all aspects of training associated with their level of certification. Errors in care, handling, manipulation and treatment of lab animals can result in injury, unnecessary suffering of laboratory animals. Experiments can be affected resulting in loss of data and time resulting in the loss of thousands of research dollars. Contacts and Working Relationships Required on the Job Interfaces with Lundquist principal investigators and their technical staff, supervisors, employees, colleagues, vendors, and Harbor-UCLA hospital-based employees. Qualification Guidelines A diploma from high school or equivalent is required. This is an entry level position and previous animal experience would be beneficial. Basic computer and math skills. Ability to effectively comprehend and communicate (verbal and written) in a professional manner. An aptitude to follow company policies (tobacco, drug and alcohol-free site), standard operating procedures, and maintain regulatory compliance is important. This is a physical position in a warm environment. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Ability to work with animals. Ability to work as a member of a team. Ability to interact in an appropriate and professional manner with others. Physical and/or Mental Requirements The employee will bend, reach, and push and pull while working with the animals. Ability to lift 50 lbs. Ability to multi-task and maintain organization in a fast paced, changing environment. Positive attitude toward work and co-workers. Be a part of a team that likes to work hard and have fun. All schedules include weekends, holidays and occasional overtime.