NORTHERN CALIFORNIA BRANCH OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR LABORATORY ANIMAL SCIENCE 

Minimum Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 2 years of husbandry experience working on rodents, nonhuman primates, or canines. Certification as Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science or equivalent education in the life Sciences field is desirable. Job requires routine lifting of items such as food and bedding bags, racks of water bottles, and pushing of carts and racks of animals and supplies, and frequent contact with rodents, nonhuman primates and/or canines, rabbits. Must possess excellent interpersonal, organizational and communications skills (written, oral and comprehension). Must be willing and able to work holidays, weekends and to adjust schedule to facilitate workload within the department.


To apply, submit resume to Thomas.Cooper@advantageresourcing.com (Technical Recruiter)

The following are the duties & responsibilities related to the Sales Manager position:

• Develop support activities to achieve upselling of products and use of products and services.
• Success will come as you protect and expand business by working with clients on preclinical research projects, biological material testing programs, and growing the research animal health monitoring laboratory business.
• You will establish and maintain relationships of existing and potential customers, including preparing and following up on quotations and bids.
• Deliver seminar-type presentations to individuals or groups of potential and existing customers on our service portfolio, in both a virtual and in-person environment.
• Complete all sales administration, including completing all Salesforce.com requirements & territory management activities.
• Business review participation, including presentation of financial models, cost justification, comparison and market feedback. Communicate competitive issues to marketing organization and business unit manager.
• Responsible for translating customer needs into custom profiles.
• Responsible for customer billing questions, assistance in resolution disputes, collections, and customer satisfaction.
• Provide annual forecasting and perform regular reviews for the region as well as each individual sales territory.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent in life sciences, sales or related field experience required. Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 8 to 10 years relevant industry experience, with at least five of those years with direct client interface. Scientific and research background preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience requirements.
• Certification/Licensure: NA
• Other: Excellent interpersonal, customer relationship, proactive selling, and leadership skills. Familiarity with Microsoft office and Salesforce CRM. Other duties as assigned.

Summary of Duties:
Husbandry:
Job Duties:

Performs animal husbandry services including but not limited to feed/water checks, clinical observation, cage changing, and animal care. Includes weekend work.

General animal facility cleanliness and maintenance of holding, procedure, and support rooms according to established standard operating procedures.

Supply inventory maintenance; Stocking/monitor of expired supplies.

Receipt, distribution, and housing of animals.

Performing and recording daily clinical observations for multiple animal models.

Operating colony management and inventory software, and other computer-based work such as email and Microsoft Office applications.

Sentinel mouse swabbing/collection.


In-vivo:
Job Duties:
Proficient technical skills (e.g., blood collection, necropsy, etc.) ranging from basic to intermediate.

Technical proficiency administering test compounds by various routes. (SQ, IV, IP, PO).

Assist and/or design pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic studies in support of efficacy studies.

Tube labelling/study preparation.

Dose calculation/verification.

Genotyping and animal identification (tattoo, ear tags, etc.).

Colony management/Breeder colony management.

Additional tasks as program requires.

Research Associate I will work under the direct supervision of the Vivarium Manager along with the guidance of the Vivarium Director.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.


GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

The applicants must possess excellent organizational abilities, effective communication and interpersonal skills are essential; must demonstrate the ability to build and maintain rapport and trust with a diverse population of people as well as internal colleagues and peers; must demonstrate excellent judgment and possess the ability and desire to provide flexible customer service; and must possess excellent follow up, organization, and communication skills.

As essential personnel, the selected candidate must be available for weekend, holiday, and emergency rotations as assigned.

PLEASE NOTE: Absent a Medical or Religious reason that prohibits vaccinations, all our incoming employees must be vaccinated for COVID-19.


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BioMarin’s Research & Development group is responsible for everything from research and discovery to post-market clinical development. Research & Development involves all bench and clinical research and the associated groups that support those endeavors. Our teams work on developing first-in-class and best-in-class therapeutics that provide meaningful advances to patients who live with rare diseases. Come join our team and make a meaningful impact on patients’ lives.

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The Animal Health Technician will have a wide range of administrative support duties. This person will assist our animal health technicians and our facility veterinarians in:

1. Guaranteeing that all animal IACUC protocols remain up-to-date and are easy to use and understand by the animal care staff and investigators
2. Preparing animal-use reports for the facility veterinarians and IND leadership
3. Maintaining a well-stocked supply of surgical, medical equipment, and veterinary medicines
4. Assisting with the pertinent documentation relating to animal procedures as determined by the facility veterinarians
5. Documenting all husbandry parameters (humidity, temperature, cage and room changes, etc.) that are relevant for successful inspections by our accrediting agencies, including AAALAC, USDA, CDC, and NIH
6. Guaranteeing that all HPAF Standard Operating Procedures are up-to-date
7. Guaranteeing experiments are concluded with correct samples collected

• Completion of an American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) or State of California approved two-year animal health technician curriculum plus four years of applicable experience; certification or eligibility for certification as a registered Animal Health Technician; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledges and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.
• Manage time and scheduled tasks appropriately with minimal supervision.
• Able to effectively and efficiently work well with other team-members in a high-throughput, dynamic, and physically-demanding environment
• Able to effectively follow Standard Operating Procedures as it relates to Environmental Health and Safety procedures (i.e. proper use of Personal Protective Equipment)
• Able to use computers effectively
• Able to communicate effectively and succinctly in a timely manner, with investigators and with IND-Animal Facility Staff

• Familiarity with biomedical research and animal models of disease
• Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) certification
• Experience working in highly dynamic ABSL-1, ABSL-2 and ABSL-2* environments

Benefits of being an Apex Employee:

• One Paid AALAS Certification (ALAT, LAT, LATG)
• PTO, Sick Time and Holiday pay
• Attendance and performance incentives and team building activities
• Medical, Vision and Dental coverage options
• Long and Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401(k) plan, Transit Account and additional Insurance offerings

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree.
• Certification as Professional IACUC Administrator (CPIA) OR at least one year of ‘relevant IACUC experience’ per PRIM&R and the ability to sit for the CPIA within one year of hire.
• Three years of experience working with the ethical principles, federal regulations, agency guidelines, and nationally accepted standards for animal research, as well as other agency-specific requirements, and familiarity with typical university contracts and agreements relating to the IACUC.

• Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state reporting criteria associated with animal programs
• Highly developed knowledge of humane care, management, and housing of animals with an understanding of standards and guidelines as established by institutional, local, state, national, and international regulations and AAALAC International
• Demonstrated ability to maintain knowledge of changing policies, regulations, and guidance and to implement changes into local practices
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage employees
• Highly developed interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills to interact with a variety of stakeholders
• Commitment to transparency, diplomacy, discretion, and professionalism
• Ability to maximize the capabilities of staff and promote a culture of high performance and continuous programmatic improvement
• Excellent organizational and critical thinking skills and ability to set appropriate priorities between multiple concurrent tasks
• Proficiency with information technology, including web, word processing, data entry, specialized programs, and managing electronic information
• Ability to solve problems independently as well as in a collaborative team environment and represent the university in a professional manner
• Demonstrated ability to enable new investigative techniques while meeting compliance requirements.
• Commitment to advancing the university’s research goals in creating a facilitative environment for research while navigating an increasingly complex research compliance environment.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds.

• Animal welfare experience working in a research-intensive institution of higher education with AAALAC accreditation.
• Thorough knowledge of vivarium methodology and operations.
• Experience as a member of an Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC).
• Experience with electronic IACUC protocol submission systems.
• Certified Professional IACUC Administrator (CPIA).
• Proven track record of success facilitating progressive organizational change and development within a growing organization.
• Demonstrated proficiency in a broad range of research compliance areas, including an in-depth knowledge of the federal and state regulatory framework governing animal subject research.

Qualifications

• Certifications: minimum LAT or LATG (preferred)
• Strong communication skills: comfort level talking to different teams and levels
• Familiarity with GSuite: Google Sheets and Google Docs, SoftMouse
• 3+ years of experience with research animal support required (mouse in particular), including animal handling, husbandry and maintaining laboratory cleanliness and organization
• Detail-oriented and comfortable with routinely filling out important laboratory records, such as daily animal health check logs, room temperature/humidity readings, etc.
• A flexible work schedule, weekends and holiday work are required but shared among the team

• You are well-organized, with a sharp eye for detail
• You’re energetic, adaptable, and value collaboration
• Friends describe you as a problem solver
• You are goal-oriented. You measure yourself against your own high standards and try each day to do better than you did the day before

Qualifications

• AS or BS degree in biology, veterinary science, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years of rodent microsurgery experience
• 5+ years of performing a variety of in vivo experiments involving rodents
• Experience breeding and maintaining rodent colonies
• Experience managing and supporting a research lab
• Certifications: minimum LAT or LATG (preferred)

• You are conscientious, observant, detail-oriented and take excellent notes
• You can balance multiple competing priorities, appreciate the big picture, and solve problems
• You embrace the process of adapting to new and changing situations in a startup environment
• You are happy to jump in and help with any task that comes your way
• You are communicate clearly and proactively
• You can rapidly iterate and improve
• You are aligned with our mission

The Senior Veterinary Nurse will assist our facility veterinarians in:

1. Guaranteeing that all Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) protocols remain up-to-date and are easy to use and understand by the animal care staff and investigators.
2. Preparing animal-use reports for the facility veterinarians and IND leadership.
3. Maintaining a well-stocked supply of surgical, medical equipment, and veterinary medicines.
4. Assisting with the pertinent documentation relating to animal procedures as determined by the facility veterinarians.
5. Documenting all parameters that are relevant for successful inspections by our accrediting agencies, including AAALACi, USDA, CDC, and NIH.
6. Guaranteeing that all HPAF Standard Operating Procedures up-to-date.
7. Guaranteeing experiments are concluded with correct samples collected.
8. Preparing reports aimed at succinctly and clearly communicating the most common clinical conditions and most effective interventions.
9. Performing or assisting experimental procedures such as inoculations, survival surgeries, and other standard techniques such as injection administration, necropsies, tissue collection, and phlebotomy on animals.

• Bachelor’s degree in a basic science or health-related field plus four years of applicable experience; certification or eligibility for certification as a registered Animal Health Technician by the California State Board of Veterinary Examiners; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position
• Able to effectively follow Standard Operating Procedures as it relates to Environmental Health and Safety procedures (i.e. proper use of Personal Protective Equipment)
• Able to use computers effectively
• Able to communicate effectively and succinctly in a timely manner, with investigators and with IND-Animal Facility Staff
• Manage time and scheduled tasks appropriately with minimal supervision.
• Able to effectively and efficiently work well with other team-members in a high-throughput, dynamic, and physically-demanding environment

• AAALAS certification
  • Familiarity with biomedical research and animal models of disease
  • Experience working in highly dynamic ABSL-1, ABSL-2 and ABSL-3 environments.
• License Veterinary Technician in at least one state of the USA or equivalent experience as determined by facility veterinarian

Requirements

• Advanced communication (written / verbal) skills
• Proficiency with computers and standard application software
• Self-motivated and highly organized
• Able to work independently as well as harmoniously as part of a team in a fast paced research environment
• Ability to interact professionally with all employees and outside personnel
• High school or GED
• Availability to support weekend, holiday, emergency and after-hour operational responsibilities

• Bachelor’s degree in Science
• 1+ years of experience conducting and dosing of mice and rats' studies

The following are minimum qualifications related to the Animal Care Technician II position:

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or related discipline and 1 year related experience or CVT/LVT/RVT certification and one 1 years related research husbandry and technical experience OR High School Diploma/GED and two (2) years related research husbandry and technical experience required
• Certification/Licensure: AALAS certification at the ALAT level/CALAS initial level required. LAT preferred.

Labcorp Drug Development offers a great benefit package including:

Labcorp Education Advantage-Over 15 undergraduate degree programs offered through Arizona State University (ASU). No out of pocket expenses – tuition is paid by Labcorp directly to ASU

24 days of PTO in the first 12 months of employment, full health care coverage, 401(k), employee stock purchase program and many more! Excellent promotional opportunities

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administers animal care and medicant/treatments such as, but not limited to:
• Prepares medical sheets
• Animal restraint/handling
• Suture removal
• Bandage removal and or replacement
• Surgery treatments
• Venous catheterizations placement on a variety of species
• Give treatments as directed by veterinarian staff (IV/ SQ fluids, oxygen therapy (mask or intubation), analgesics.)
• Monitors anesthesia during surgical procedures
• Cleans, prepares and sterilizes surgical instruments and packs
• Learns to operate C-Arm and ultrasound; knows and understands radiation safety
• Learns and performs basic suture techniques
• Animal prep for surgery, including intubation, surgical scrub (aseptic technique), monitoring animals under anesthesia and recovery
• Reports all animal care concerns and becomes involved in the resolution and appropriate corrective action, when necessary
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Demonstrates effective QC and documentation skills

• Registered Veterinary Technician certification is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Associate degree in Laboratory Animal Technology, or Associate degree in Veterinary Technology preferred but not required
• AALAS certification preferred but not required Prior experience with animal care, animal surgery is preferred.
• Large animal experience including pigs and sheep is preferred but not required.

Company Overview
We believe in harnessing science for human good. And so we work day and night, around the world, to deliver answers for all your health questions—whether you’re a provider, drug developer, hospital, medical researcher or patient. In over 60 Countries!

That means everything from advancing diagnostic testing, to helping launch new drugs, to offering new perspectives through data, all drawing from a deep well of scientific expertise and research.

**Our ​mission is to help our clients bring the miracles of medicine to market sooner.

CORE VALUES:

Ethics Integrity Opportunity Excellence Accountability

Labcorp Drug Development helps to develop new drugs, medical devices and diagnostics. Your role is vital to improving the health of family, friends and animals!

How you will be rewarded!

• Enjoy 24 days of personal-time-off (PTO) (pro-rated depending on start date)
• Have access to other great benefits including: tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match and of course medical and dental insurance.

• Formal and informal mentoring opportunities
• Extensive training and job shadowing opportunities
• Personalized development planning
• Exposure to many drug development scientific career paths

• Provides administrative and coordination for medical device studies, including prestudy tasks, monitoring the inlife progress of assigned studies, post-life study processes and interacting with clients.
• Provides administrative backup support for Study Directors on day to day study-specific activities or tasks.
• Is familiar with standard operating procedures, capabilities, and regulatory guidelines. Serves as a team resource for questions related to these topics.
• Provides leadership to study teams and successfully manages difficult projects.
• May lead client or internal discussions, with input from Study Director, related to study design changes and study issues.
• Ensures study compliance with the protocol, standard operating procedures, Good Laboratory Practices, and other regulatory guidelines.
• Coordinates the study scheduling process with operating rooms, equipment, supplies and staff.
• Coordinates the efforts of a study team to become a successful project manager.
• Plans, prioritize, and manage a workload and the associated responsibilities.
• Serves as a key contact in communication and interactions with other departments and clients.
• Maintains complete, organized, and current study files including study schedule, protocol, and applicable correspondence.
• Assist in drafting amendments for Study Director Review and approval.
• Ensures all client comments on protocols and amendments are addressed in a timely manner.
• Schedules and participates in preinitiation and other study-related meetings, as required, and takes and distributes preinitiation meeting minutes.
• Works closely with proposal managers to ensure all aspects of the study are covered and any work scope changes are reported
• May sit on the IACUC committee as a voting member
• Verifies the project schedule accurately reflects the requirements of the protocol.
• Monitors progress and status of assigned studies.
• Compiles data for clients for regular study progress updates.
• Co-hosts or independently hosts client visits.
• Performs QC (peer) reviews on study reports.
• Undertakes other administrative or scientific duties as assigned.
• Places special orders for client specific needs
• Prepare samples for shipping to clients and external vendors
• Identifies opportunities for process improvements and assists in their resolution. May participate in other process improvement teams.
• Manages increasingly complex projects and study designs while taking on an increased workload.
• Provides input and assist with implantation of new technology and system changes/upgrades/enhancements.
• Learns to implement action plans for solving study problems as they occur, including participation in client issue resolution process and any associated internal or external discussion.

• Bachelor's degree in a related science field.
• 3 - 5 years’ experience highly preferred. Ideal candidate may have previous Medical Device industry experience

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Ability to operate sterilizing equipment
• Ability to handle small animals
• Demonstrated habits of cleanliness and neatness
• Ability to keep detailed records pertaining to animal census, cage inventory and cage washing, and sterilizing temperatures
• Ability to follow oral and/or written instructions in English
• Ability to learn the techniques and procedures required to care for and handle a variety of animals
• Ability to operate a variety of equipment, such as cage washer or sterilizing equipment
• Ability to lift and move a minimum of 50 pounds, e.g., feed bags or cages
• Ability to work in direct contact with animals and all components of animal housing and animal research environment.

• When driving, must have a valid California non-Commercial Class C license.

• Often lift and carry materials weighing up to 40 lbs.
• Frequently handle materials up to 20 lb .Occasionally carry/pull up to 60 pounds, push over 60 pounds
• Walk/stand for long periods.
• Bend, squat, reach above shoulder level.
• Often use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Required vision abilities including close, distance, color, peripheral and depth perception.
• Ability to talk and to hear.

• May be required to work overtime, evenings and weekends, including Holidays, sometimes in inclement weather conditions.
• Work in direct contact with animals and all components of animal housing and animal research environment.
• May be exposed to dust, fumes or gases, chemicals or toxic substances.

• When conducting university business, must comply with the California Vehicle Code and Stanford University driving requirements.
• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu and the appropriate collective bargaining agreement at https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/hr-processes-policiespolicies/labor-relations-collective-bargaining.

Duties include:

• Schedule, monitor, and supervise Animal Care Assistants performing animal husbandry and sanitation duties to ensure program and facility compliance for multiple locations. Coordinate staffing needs with other supervisors and facility managers to maintain adequate coverage of animal husbandry per operational needs.
• Provide ongoing education to technicians on best husbandry practices (weaning, sexing, housing, health observations, and cage cleaning); analyze any observed or reported abnormalities in animal health or behavior and discuss with staff veterinarians when warranted; stay abreast of new technologies in the industry and make recommendations for adapting standard protocols to incorporate these advances.
• Coach and develop technicians, and evaluate, provide feedback and document their performance. Counsel employees within the guidelines of the bargaining unit service agreement, and work directly with the Human Resources Manager and Employee and Labor Relations in disciplinary proceedings.
• Orient and train technicians on workplace protocols and safety, including but not limited to: proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) (requirements vary according to animal room); material safety data sheets (MSDS); awareness of unique research animal facility environmental hazards; development of new or modification of existing standard operating procedures (SOPs) to meet current or future needs; completion of accident and injury investigation documentation, and identification of the root cause and appropriate remedy in a timely manner.
• Partner with research personnel to provide information and best practices regarding the treatment of animals, disease control measures, and nutritional requirements; on a daily basis, provide orientation to policies and procedures, enforce/audit compliance to internal policies, and use judgment to determine level of recourse when policy violations occur.
• Develop and implement strategies for assigning space to investigators to ensure efficient and effective use of animal facility space; enable maximum utilization in terms of the number of animals and caging; use independent discretion to reorganize space requirements to resources.
• Maintain appropriate documentation of animal husbandry, i.e. room check sheets, morbidity/mortality reports, and other documentation as requested by regulatory agencies and other reports needed by the Assistant Facility Operations Manager; analyze data to identify changes or trends that impact the research program.
• Oversee performance management of assigned staff; contribute recommendations on hire and fire decisions.

• Bachelor's degree in Veterinary or Animal Science and five years of supervisory experience in a biomedical research animal facility preferred.
• American Association for Laboratory Animal Sciences certification as Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG) desired.

• Knowledge of supervisory practices and principles, with an active role in employee management and development.
• Familiarity with animal husbandry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of standard operating procedures for the various species of animals used in biomedical research; USDA health and welfare standards; special handling techniques for biohazard, radioactive, or infectious materials; and standards outlined in the National Institutes of Health Guide for Care and Use of Laboratory Animals.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a culturally diverse environment.
• Fluency in both spoken and written English.
• Excellent organization skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

• American Association for Laboratory Animal Sciences certification as Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) level or higher.

• Frequently use a computer, stand/walk on hard surfaces, operate cage washing equipment.
• Occasionally sit, twist/bend/stoop/squat, reach/work above shoulders, grasp forcefully, use a telephone, sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh >40 pounds.
• Rarely kneel/crawl, climb (ladders, scaffolds, or other), grasp lightly/fine manipulation, writing by hand, scrub/sweep/mop/chop/mix, operate foot and/or hand controls.
• Ability to work in a dusty, dirty and odorous environment.
• Must be free of animal related allergies.

• Occasional overtime, including weekdays and holidays. Variable hours depending on the current needs of the unit. Lunch hours may vary and will be established per the needs of the unit.
• Work schedule is subject to change with prior notification.
• Restricted time off or vacation during peak business cycles.
• Work occurs in a secured facility, in an environment where animals are used for teaching and research.
• May require working with or being in areas where hazardous materials, animal allergens and/or infectious diseases are present.
• Specific hazards include, but are not limited to: zoonosis, chemicals, pesticides, and solvents.
• Must perform tasks that require the use of personal protective equipment, such as safety glasses and shoes, protective clothing, and gloves; may require use of a respirator.

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

Department Description
The Laboratory Animal Resource Center (LARC) supports the research programs of the faculty by providing all services associated with the care and use of laboratory animals including the purchasing/receiving, daily care and monitoring of the health of all species.

LARC provides care for various species of laboratory animals housed in multiple LARC research facilities located throughout the city of San Francisco.

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from high school/GED, completion of training equivalent to the Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician certification of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS), and 1 year of animal care experience; or high school graduation and 2 years of animal care experience in the care of animal species appropriate to the particular job; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position
• Complete and remain current in BRER training
• Complete Ergonomics training
• Complete Ethics training
• Complete and remain current in Laboratory Safety for Researchers training
• Complete Facilities Orientation for each assigned site
• Successful completion of ALAT in-house training curriculum within 1 year of employment
• 1 year of animal handling or lab animal sanitation equipment operations experience
• Ability to communicate animal health information to appropriate personnel, maintain legible records for permanent status. All assignments require some use of computer/email
• Basic computer skills (e.g. e-mail skills, ability to scan cage barcodes, sync PDA’s for submitting Health Surveillance Reports electronically, utilize email account for work-related communications, online training, HBS timesheet submission)
• Demonstrated experience working under general supervision
• Ability to follow work rules, including no eating or drinking in animal areas, no smoking at campus facilities
• Ability to follow instructions, work independently or in shared assignments with others
• Satisfactory job performance ratings at all times during probationary employment period

• AALAS Assistant Laboratory Animal Medicine (ALAT)
• General knowledge of feeding, caging, and space requirements for multiple species of laboratory animals used in biomedical research
• Ability and skills needed to identify animal health concerns and regulatory compliance for their assigned areas and to report conditions to veterinary staff, researchers, and compliance staff
• Full knowledge of disinfection, sanitation, and cleaning agents; knowledge and ability to use cage washers for cleaning and autoclaves for sterilization of cages
• General knowledge of federal and other licensing agencies’ regulations

• Completion of training equivalent to the Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician certification of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS)

Department Description
The Laboratory Animal Resource Center (LARC) supports the research programs of the faculty by providing all services associated with the care and use of laboratory animals including the purchasing/receiving, daily care and monitoring of the health of all species and acts as a facility leader.

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from high school, completion of training equivalent to the Laboratory Animal Technologist certification of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS), and 3 years of related animal care experience with demonstrated supervisory ability; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position
• Valid California driver’s license and participation in the Department of Transportation Pull-Notice System required when applicable to job duties
• Complete and remain current in BRER training
• Demonstrated experience working under minimal supervision
• Strong knowledge of feeding, caging, and space requirements for multiple species of laboratory animals used in biomedical research and the ability to assist training new hires in these areas
• Ability to read, write and verbalize in English and maintain legible records for permanent status and communicate animal health information to appropriate personnel
• Computer competency; basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and ability to learn and use web-based software for data entry and/or online training
• Have knowledge of federal and other licensing agencies’ regulations
• Ability to recognize sick animals, report conditions to veterinary staff and assist with their treatment
• Full knowledge of disinfection, sanitation and cleaning agents, knowledge and ability to use cage-washers for cleaning and autoclaves for sterilization of cages
• Satisfactory job performance ratings at all times during probationary employment period
• Ability to follow instructions, work independently or in shared assignments with others; ability to explain routine work assignments to others including schedules, policies and best practices using positive communication (verbal and written)
• Attendance at relevant animal technician training at department’s discretion if such training is offered
• Work weekends and holidays, work occasional and variable hours/day as assigned, may work overtime
• Rotate as needed to all Vivariums; assume other job-related functions, work with a variety of species and to work under different supervisors
• No eating or drinking in animal areas
• No smoking on campus facilities per UC policy

• 8 years animal handling or combination of animal handling and animal sanitation equipment operations experience
• Prior Lead experience

• Valid California driver’s license and participation in the Department of Transportation Pull-Notice System required when applicable to job duties

Department Description
The Laboratory Animal Resource Center (LARC) supports the research programs of the faculty by providing all services associated with the care and use of laboratory animals including the purchasing/receiving, daily care and monitoring of the health of all species.

LARC provides care for various species of laboratory animals housed in multiple LARC research facilities located throughout the city of San Francisco.

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from high school/GED, completion of training equivalent to the Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician certification of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS), and one year of animal care experience; or high school graduation and two years of animal care experience in the care of animal species appropriate to the particular job; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position
• Complete and remain current in BRER training
• Complete Ergonomics training
• Complete Ethics training
• Complete and remain current in Laboratory Safety for Researchers training
• Complete Facilities Orientation for each assigned site
• Successful completion of ALAT in-house training curriculum within one year of employment
• 1 year of animal handling or lab animal sanitation equipment operations experience
• Ability to communicate animal health information to appropriate personnel, maintain legible records for permanent status. All assignments require some use of computer/email
• Basic computer skills (e.g. e/mail skills, ability to scan cage barcodes, sync PDA’s for submitting Health Surveillance Reports electronically, utilize email account for work-related communications, online training, HBS timesheet submission)
• Demonstrated experience working under general supervision
• Ability to follow instructions, work independently or in shared assignments with others
• Satisfactory job performance ratings at all times during probationary employment period
• Ability to follow work rules, including no eating or drinking in animal areas, no smoking at campus facilities
• Work weekends and holidays, work occasional and variable hours/days as assigned
• Flexibility to rotate as needed to all vivaria, assume other job-related functions, and to work under different supervisors

• AALAS Assistant Laboratory Animal Medicine (ALAT)
• General knowledge of federal and other licensing agencies’ regulations
• General knowledge of feeding, caging, and space requirements for multiple species of laboratory animals used in biomedical research
• Ability and skills needed to identify animal health concerns and regulatory compliance for their assigned areas and to report conditions to veterinary staff, researchers, and compliance staff
• Full knowledge of disinfection, sanitation, and cleaning agents; knowledge and ability to use cage washers for cleaning and autoclaves for sterilization of cages

• Completion of training equivalent to the Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician certification of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS); or equivalent, see above

Departmental Overview

The Office of Laboratory Animal Care (OLAC) is responsible for managing a centralized program of animal care and use on the UC Berkeley campus. The department consists of veterinary, administrative and animal husbandry personnel.

Under close supervision, Animal Technicians will perform routine animal husbandry tasks to include the cleaning, feeding, and watering of laboratory animals; the cleaning of cages/enclosures, related ancillary equipment; and the maintenance of animal care areas on the UC Berkeley campus.

Responsibilities

CLEANING AND SANITATION

• Operate a cage washer for cleaning and sanitizing animal cages and cage supplies through automatic and manual processes.
• Operate sterilizer machine in order to sterilize caging equipment for the animals.
• Dispose of animal refuse and soiled bedding properly.
• Clean and maintain animal care areas by scrubbing down the ceilings, walls, and floors at prescribed intervals following departmental procedures.

• Perform routine animal husbandry tasks including cleaning, watering, feeding, and grooming of laboratory animals pre recommended guidelines and regulations.
• Clean and repair cages/enclosures and related ancillary equipment following departmental procedures.
• Observe animal daily and report health concerns or abnormalities to the Veterinary staff promptly.
• Complete all required documentation completely and contemporaneously.
• Maintain documentation, reports, and logs including: animal identification cards and inventory records, room environment reports, environmental enrichment logs, and cage washing and/or autoclaving logs.
• Perform other duties as requested or assigned by supervisor.
• Perform euthanasia on rodents under the direction of the Veterinarian Staff.

• Attend and participate in on-the-job and classroom training sessions.
• Complete all assigned computer based safety and professional development training by predetermined due dates.
• Communicate procedural questions and self-identified training deficiencies to supervisor and training staff.
• Provide procedural mentoring to other staff as instructed by supervisor.

Required Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of hygienic principles and basic animal husbandry.
• Applies specialized knowledge of animal husbandry procedures to ensure that research animals are being cared for in accordance with NIH, OSHA, USDA, and AWA guidelines and regulations.
• Applies knowledge of individual facility SOPs to ensure that they are being properly implemented.
• Skill in providing humane care and maintenance to several species of animals and providing proper restraint for several species of animals.
• Skill in reading English and numbers to be able to follow instructions, maintain records, and identify specific animals.
• Ability to work in an animal research environment, which requires continuous contact with animals.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pound bags of feed, bedding or animals.
• Ability to push up to 300-pound cage racks.
• Ability to understand established guidelines for humane care and welfare of laboratory animals as described by “Guide for The Care and Use of Laboratory Animals.”
• Ability to euthanize rats and mice using CO2 chambers; must be able to follow the procedures for euthanasia including the use of the CO2 chamber, as well as be able to ascertain that death has occurred.
• Knowledge of appropriate labeling and disposal of the animals euthanized, including bio-hazardous animals.
• Basic computer skills to enter animal health reports in departmental database.

• Knowledge of and the ability to apply the concept of contamination control practices including engineering, administrative, and procedural controls for the containment of pathogens, including disinfection, and waste handling methods appropriate for work in bio-containment animal facilities up to BSL2 level with BSL3 practices.
• Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician certification from AALAS preferred.

Departmental Overview

The Office of Laboratory Animal Care (OLAC) is responsible for managing a centralized program of animal care and use on the UC Berkeley campus. The department consists of veterinary, administrative and animal husbandry personnel.

Under close supervision, Animal Technicians will perform routine animal husbandry tasks to include the cleaning, feeding, and watering o laboratory animals; the cleaning of cages/enclosures, related ancillary equipment; and the maintenance of animal care areas on the UC Berkeley campus.

Responsibilities

ANIMAL CARE DUTIES

• Perform routine animal husbandry tasks including cleaning, watering, feeding, and grooming of laboratory animals pre recommended guidelines and regulations.
• Clean and repair cages/enclosures and related ancillary equipment following departmental procedures.
• Observe animal daily.
• Report health concerns or abnormalities to the Veterinary staff promptly.
• Complete all required documentation completely and contemporaneously.
• Maintain documentation, reports, and logs including: animal identification cards and inventory records, room environment reports, environmental enrichment logs, and cage washing and/or autoclaving logs.
• Restrain animals using the proper technique for each species for technical procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor including para-veterinary duties and perform duties of area lead technician in their absence when assigned.
• Assist in withdrawal of necessary food and supplies for the area and feed commercially prepared special diets to animals as instructed.
• Assist in receiving, identifying, tagging and labeling of new animals.
• Assist in providing special care for sick or experimentally infected animals as required.
• Assist the area supervisor with all record keeping of each animal received including required federal forms, health charts, I.D. numbers, and release forms.
• Perform euthanasia on rodents under the direction of the Veterinarian Staff.

• Operate a cage washer for cleaning and sanitizing animal cages and cage supplies through automatic and manual processes.
• Operate sterilizer machine in order to sterilize caging equipment for the animals.
• Dispose of animal refuse and soiled bedding properly.
• Clean and maintain animal care areas by scrubbing down the ceilings, walls, and floors at prescribed intervals following departmental procedures.

• Promptly inform the work leader/supervisor of the need for additional equipment, protective clothing, occupational health information, or training for personnel assigned to the facility.
• Maintain an organized and clean work environment including but not limited to: animal rooms, common areas such as corridors, cage wash rooms, procedure rooms, anterooms, storage areas and grounds.
• Communicate facility and equipment renovation and/or repair needs to the work leader/supervisor.

• Attend and participate in on-the-job and classroom training sessions.
• Complete all assigned computer based safety and professional development training by predetermined due dates.
• Communicate procedural questions and self-identified training deficiencies to supervisor and training staff.
• Provide procedural mentoring to other staff as instructed by supervisor.

Required Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of hygienic principles and basic animal husbandry.
• Working knowledge of animal husbandry procedures sufficient to care for laboratory animals in an experimental environment attested by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science at the ALAT level or higher.
• Working knowledge of habits and appearances of laboratory animals sufficient to notice deviations from normal.
• Knowledge of cleaning and sanitizing materials and techniques sufficient to maintain a healthful environment.
• Skill in handling a variety of animals in a variety of situations sufficient to prevent injury or distress to the animal or self.
• Skill in reading English and numbers to be able to follow instructions, maintain records and identify specific animals.
• Basic computer skills to enter animal health reports in departmental data base.
• Knowledge and understanding of the following guidelines and regulations: “The Guide”, PHS Policy, and AWA.
• Applies knowledge of individual facility SOPs to ensure that they are being properly implemented.
• Ability to work in an animal research environment which requires continuous contact with animals.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pound bags of feed, bedding or animals.
• Ability to push up to 300-pound cage racks.
• Ability to euthanize rodents via CO2.
• Knowledge of appropriate labeling and disposal of carcasses.
• Ability to communicate professionally using proper terminology with individuals at varied levels throughout the University.

What you will do:

• Administer high quality veterinary care and clinical triage expertise supporting animal models of liver disease
• Demonstrate proficiency in the laboratory animal surgery, anesthesia, analgesia and postoperative care
• Manage the Biosurveillance Program
• Participate in the veterinary pre-review of study protocols delegated by the Attending Veterinarian
• Develop proficiency in clinical reporting, using a veterinary care management software platform and other tracking methods to proactively report clinical cases and clinical scoring.
• Co-author and review policies and guidelines to meet veterinary care and research animal use program standards
• Participate in technical training and competency assessments for in vivo staff based on candidate’s areas of expertise
• Develop, foster and maintain collaborative and team relationships with internal groups/ departments, and other organizations associated with the program

Qualifications:

• Associate (A.S. / A.A.) or bachelor’s degree (B.A. /B.S.)
• Registered Veterinary Technician License (RVT), or equivalent
• 0- 2+ year experience in a clinical veterinary practice setting with > 3 year experience in a laboratory animal research setting preferred
• Strong understanding of basic in vivo research or drug discovery and development in rodents
• Experience with IACUCs, managing research colonies is ideal
• Experience working in an animal program adhering to accreditation and regulatory standards (i.e. OLAW, FDA-GLP, AAALAC, USDA etc.) is strongly preferred
• AALAS certification preferred
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above

What you will do:

• Utilize strong knowledge in anatomy/physiology and technical skill, with an ability to work independently and within a team to competently deliver high quality animal models.
• Correctly identify and document normal/abnormal clinical observations, animal behavior and welfare issues associated with in vivo procedures.
• Demonstrate proficiency to perform simple and complex survival and non-survival rodent surgical procedures, anesthesia/analgesia, and postoperative care, with the commitment to learning new techniques.
• Perform handling, restraint and basic bio-methodology and working in a BSL2 environment, and competent with biosafety cabinet use.
• Experienced with IVC housing and gnotobiotic and/or immunocompromised animal husbandry.
• Competency to perform complete gross necropsy and tissue harvests for discovery research.
• Follow written procedures with minimal error, perform good documentation practices and be able to learn Good Laboratory and Good Manufacturing Practices as needed for the job.
• Achieve standards for consistency, reproducibility, and high-quality animal care and welfare.
• Develop, foster, and maintain collaborative relationships with team members and peers.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years performing in an aseptic surgery and/or necropsy role is ideal
• 2+ years in an in vivo research or commercial setting is strongly preferred
• Proficient following study protocols in GLP and non-GLP settings preferred
• AALAS and/or ASR certification preferred
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above
• Experience working in an animal program adhering to accreditation and regulatory standards (i.e. USDA, OLAW, FDA, AAALAC etc.) is strongly preferred
• Weekend and or holiday coverage on rotated basis is required

What you will do:

• Utilize strong knowledge in anatomy/physiology and technical skill, with an ability to work independently and within a team to competently deliver high quality animal models.
• Correctly identify and document normal/abnormal clinical observations, animal behavior and welfare issues associated with in vivo procedures.
• Demonstrate proficiency to perform in vivo procedures in rodents, including multiple routes of dose administration (IP, PO, IV, SC), blood collection, and necropsies.
• Perform handling, restraint and basic bio-methodology and working in a BSL2 environment, and competent with biosafety cabinet use.
• Execute and document assigned procedures for multiple/concurrent studies or projects.
• Experienced with IVC housing and gnotobiotic and/or immunocompromised animal husbandry.
• Competency to perform complete gross necropsy and tissue harvests for discovery research.
• Follow written procedures with minimal error, perform good documentation practices and be able to learn Good Laboratory and Good Manufacturing Practices as needed for the job.
• Achieve standards for consistency, reproducibility, and high-quality animal care and welfare.
• Develop, foster, and maintain collaborative relationships with team members and peers.

Qualifications:

• High School or GED at minimum with 2+ years performing hands-on conduct on in vivo studies in rodents in an in vivo research or commercial setting
• Proficient following study protocols in GLP and non-GLP settings preferred
• AALAS certification preferred
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above
• Experience working in an animal program adhering to accreditation and regulatory standards (i.e. USDA, OLAW, FDA, AAALAC etc.) is strongly preferred
• Weekend and or holiday coverage on rotated basis is required

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a life science discipline
• 3+ years of hands-on laboratory experience conducting in vivo studies in rodents in the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry is required
• Hands-on experience performing in vivo rodent procedures, preferably, using multiple dose routes (IV, PO, SC, IM), tissue sample collection, and evaluating PD endpoints
• Experience working in a GLP regulatory environment is a plus
• Background in pharmacology, toxicology or related disciplines is required. Direct experience with rodent liver fibrosis/cirrhosis models, hemodynamic monitoring a plus
• Experience with cell therapy, gene therapy, or rodent surgical technique is a plus
• AALAS certification at the LAT level or higher is preferred
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team required
• Organized, self-motivated, able to multitask and deliver results with a high degree of attention to detail to drive projects forward in a timely manner
• Excellent cross-functional interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills is essential in this small, collaborative work environment
• Weekend and/or holiday coverage on rotated basis is required

The following are minimum qualifications related to the IACUC position:

• Education: Bachelors Degree or above in Animal Science or related field.
• Experience: Minimum of three to five years administrative experience and 2 years working in animal programs supporting veterinary staff or scientists required. IACUC experience preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
• Certification/Licensure: AALAS certification at the Assistant Laboratory Technician (ALAT) level or higher.
• Other: Familiarity with OLAW and AAALAC regulations and the “the Guide” preferred. Ability to effectively follow verbal and written instructions and exhibit interpersonal skills that are conducive to effective communication and that contribute to a congenial work environment. Maintain positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a professional manner with coworkers, research staff, and managers. Strong organization skills and attention to detail. Strong written and verbal English communication skills. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Office, word processing and database record keeping required. Comprehension of medical terminology preferred.