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Animal Laboratory Technician

University of Southern California

#Veterinary Hospital #Animal Welfare #Biomedical Research #Environmental Enrichment #Colony Maintenance #Animal Resources #Health Sciences Campus #Laboratory Sanitation

Quick overview

Provide daily care, cleaning, and health observations for animals used in biomedical research and teaching. Maintain facility sanitation and keep accurate computerized and paper records of animal welfare and environmental conditions.

Requirements summary

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of experience. Candidates must be able to lift 50 pounds and work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.

high schoolassociate degreeInventory ManagementDocumentationComputer SkillsSanitationAnimal CareAnimal HandlingEuthanasiaEnvironmental Enrichment

Job description

The University of Southern California, Department of Animal Resources is seeking a very reliable, dependable, self-motivated and responsible individual for a position as Animal Laboratory Technician.
The Department of Animal Resources takes pride in providing optimal animal care for all animals housed at the university for the purposes of biomedical research and teaching.
The Animal Laboratory Technicians 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.
Must have basic computer skills and be able to lift 50 pounds, work on your feet majority of the day.
Technician will be required to work on a schedule and to be on time.
The Department of Animal Resources provides animal care on both the Health Sciences Campus and University Park Campus and care is provided every day, including weekends and holidays.
For this reason, your position may involve scheduled rotations to work on both USC campuses and to work on weekends and holidays as assigned by your supervisor, abiding by departmental standard operating procedures.
THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA The University of Southern California is one of the world’s leading private research universities.
An anchor institution in Los Angeles, a global center for arts, technology, and international business, USC’s diverse curricular offerings provide extensive opportunities for interdisciplinary study, and collaboration with leading researchers in highly advanced learning environments.
With a strong tradition of integrating liberal and professional education, USC fosters a vibrant culture of public service and encourages students to cross academic as well as geographic boundaries in their pursuit of knowledge.
For more information, visit www.usc.edu RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES Ensures that animals are provided care in accordance with state and federal regulations to promote physical and psychological well-being and minimize discomfort.
Distributes food and water to animals and ensures that food and water are free from contamination.
Provides environmental enrichment to animals, including exercise of larger animals as needed.
Provides humane euthanasia to animals as needed to minimize pain and distress and for colony maintenance, according to established protocols.
Evaluates animals for health and welfare on a daily basis.
Communicates animal health or welfare problems to veterinary staff and the Principal Investigator.
Performs routine cleaning of animal cages and associated animal care equipment.
Maintains and cleans animal housing facilities..
Maintains cleanliness and organization of cages, equipment, and facilities.
Maintains inventory of storeroom supplies.
Maintains paper and computerized animal records, records of facility cleaning and sanitation procedures, facility environmental conditions, and use and maintenance of equipment.
Assists veterinarians and Principal Investigators with handling animals during procedures.
Minimum Field of Expertise: Minimum Education: High school or equivalent, Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education Minimum Experience: 1 year, Combined education/experience as substitute for minimum experience Desirable qualifications: Preferred Education: Associate Degree Preferred Experience: 2 years Preferred Field of Expertise: Assistant ALT Certification with experience in a veterinary hospital kennel or animal research laboratory Skills: Animal Handling In addition, the successful candidate must also demonstrate, through ideas, words and actions, a strong commitment to USC’s Unifying Values.
The hourly rate for this position is $21.89.
When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations #LI-AW1 Minimum Education: High school or equivalent, Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education Minimum Experience: 1 year, Combined education/experience as substitute for minimum experience USC 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, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy.
USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law.
USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety.
Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.
We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.
Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at uschr@usc.edu.
Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.
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As the largest private employer in the city – responsible for more than $5 billion annually in economic activity in the region – we offer the opportunity to work in a dynamic and diverse environment, in careers that span a broad spectrum of talents and skills.
As a USC employee, you will enjoy excellent benefits and perks, and you will be a member of the Trojan Family - the faculty, staff, students and alumni who make USC a great place to work.
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