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City of Hope

Research Support Technician, Animal Care

City of Hope, Duarte, California, United States, 91010

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Overview

Research Support Technician, Animal Care role at City of Hope. Base pay range: $21.00/hr - $25.00/hr. This role supports the Animal Care Program under the direction of the Animal Care Supervisor and is responsible for the husbandry care of laboratory animals and related duties. Responsibilities

Observe and report any sick, injured, or distressed animals to the Animal Health Technician or Clinical Veterinarian. Change cages at scheduled intervals or as needed, ensuring animals always have adequate food and water. Document daily husbandry activities using a computerized database system. Monitor and report environmental conditions in animal holding rooms, including any non-compliant parameters or equipment issues. Clean and sanitize animal holding rooms and support areas to maintain a hygienic environment. Perform weekly animal census accurately and resolve discrepancies. Support technical procedures, including animal restraint, sample collection, and maintenance of biosafety equipment. Provide technical services to investigators and humanely euthanize animals when required. Your qualifications

High School or equivalent. Preferred qualifications

No animal care experience required; however prior animal care or veterinary technician experience preferred. AALAS ALAT certification. Demonstrated ability to complete routine husbandry and sanitation assignments. Pay and benefits

Base pay range: $21.00/hr - $25.00/hr. City of Hope employees pay is based on work experience, qualifications, and work location. City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about our Comprehensive Benefits, please CLICK HERE. Employment details

Seniority level: Not Applicable Employment type: Full-time Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology Industries: Hospitals and Health Care, Non-profit Organizations, and Research Services Note: This description reflects a refined version of the original posting. It includes responsibilities, qualifications, and the expectations for the role, while removing extraneous boilerplate and non-relevant content.

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