University of California, Irvine
Location
Irvine, California
This position provides animal husbandry services, including meeting environmental and nutritional needs for various research animal species. Responsibilities also include maintaining facility cleanliness and assisting with health maintenance under the direction of veterinary staff.
Candidates must have at least one year of experience working with animals in a laboratory or academic setting, or hold an associate or bachelor's degree in a related field. The role requires the physical ability to lift up to 75 pounds and the ability to communicate effectively in English.
To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu. University Laboratory Animal Resources (ULAR) provides animal husbandry service and veterinary care to laboratory animals housed on campus for research, training or teaching. This includes meeting environmental and nutritional needs of a variety of animal species in accordance with established industry standards, state and federal rules and regulations, and ULAR's own standard operating procedures.
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The expected pay range for this recruitment is $26.99- $31.71 (Hourly).
Working knowledge of established animal husbandry practices to include but not limited to: environmental and nutritional needs of each species housed in the assigned facility, routine housekeeping criteria and the supplies and equipment necessary, various methods of animal restraint and ability to handle the various species housed in these facilities. Demonstrated ability to handle and move the variety of metal racks with or without caging and other facility equipment. Proven ability up to lift, push, pull and move up to 50 pounds. May be required to lift, push, pull and move up to 75 pounds with or without assistance. Minimum of 1 year experience working with animals in a laboratory or academic setting, or hold an associate or bachelor’s degree in biology, zoology, animal science or other related fields. Demonstrated ability to read, write and verbalize in English sufficiently well in order to read cage cards, maintain legible records, understand Standard Operating Procedures, and communicate animal health information to appropriate personnel. Demonstrated skill to communicate information clearly and tactfully in English to a broad variety of people in person and by phone. Proven ability to prioritize tasks and redirect emphasis when requested or required by special circumstances or additional assignment. Proven ability to function effectively as a team member, follow directions, work independently, or in shared assignment with others. Proven ability to adhere to departmental attendance policies and standards.
Basic computer skills, sufficient to enter data into computer databases and to send and receive emails. Certified by AALAS at the Assistant Animal Technician level.
Required to work weekends and holidays on rotation. May be required to work overtime as needed. Must wear protective clothing provided by ULAR.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.
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