University of Southern California
Animal Laboratory Technician
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Animal Laboratory Technician
University of Southern California
Hourly rate:
$21.89 per hour.
Responsibilities
Ensures animals receive 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.
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
High school or equivalent.
Minimum Experience:
1 year, combined education/experience as substitute for minimum experience.
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.
Employment type:
Full-time
Seniority level:
Entry level
Location:
Los Angeles Metropolitan Area (including Culver City, CA)
The University of Southern California is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
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Hourly rate:
$21.89 per hour.
Responsibilities
Ensures animals receive 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.
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
High school or equivalent.
Minimum Experience:
1 year, combined education/experience as substitute for minimum experience.
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.
Employment type:
Full-time
Seniority level:
Entry level
Location:
Los Angeles Metropolitan Area (including Culver City, CA)
The University of Southern California is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
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