NORTHERN CALIFORNIA BRANCH OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR LABORATORY ANIMAL SCIENCE 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains animal room records including, but not limited to animal identification, cage side observations/clinical observations and environmental parameters (e.g. temperature, humidity). Observes, records and reports atypical findings to veterinary staff and/or senior personnel.
• Independently reads and understands study protocols and relevant SOPs prior to performing associated duties on designated research projects;
• Performs all aspects of a study cycle for grant, internal, and/or contract research studies including, but not limited to:
• Primary Technician role and responsibility;
• receipt, distribution and husbandry of animals;
• orders materials and supplies as required for projects;
• prepares forms and generates study books;
• prepares procedure rooms with all necessary supplies, materials and equipment required for projects;
• verifies drugs/agents prior to use and calculates dose administrations;
• performs dosing regimen, blood collection, frequency of sample, euthanasia, tissue collection and data collection;
• uses anesthetics for unconscious and/or surgical procedures;
• monitors grant, internal, and/or contract research studies in progress and clinically evaluates;
• observes, records and reports atypical findings to veterinary staff or senior personnel;
• critically evaluates data; tabulate, graph and perform basic statistical analysis;
• performs data quality control review according to SOPs or study protocols;
• may interact with clients to provide necessary information about study.
• May perform in vitro assays including, but not limited to:
• RNA/DNA purification;
• Real-time PCR/RT-PCR;
• PCR;
• Reagent and dose formulations for in vivo studies;
• ELISA, ELISPOT;
• Multicolor flow cytometry (cell preparation and analysis);
• Preparation of virus stock, virus titration, antibody neutralization, and T-cell assays;
• Cell preparation and culture (human and animal cell isolation, magnetic bead cell purification);
• Serum chemistries and CBCs;
• Additional assay system development based on project needs
• With guidance from senior scientific staff, may serve as a Study Director to conduct assigned research studies of basic complexity including, but not limited to:
• Study Director role and responsibility according to SOPs;
• generates study protocols, study amendments and study timelines;
• generates IACUC protocols, IACUC amendments, and serve as the Principal Investigator on IACUC protocols;
• may participate in the proposal management and budgetary process,
• orders materials and supplies as required for projects;
• generates study calendars (and matrices if applicable);
• may direct study performance including the oversight of primary technicians and the QC of data.
• may review, interpret and present data as applicable for assigned studies;
• generates Data Submission, Final Reports and/or Summary Reports;
• May review/edit company guidelines and SOPs.
• May work directly with Scientists and Scientific Directors on assigned projects.
• May acquire Designated Trainer role and assist with personnel training including training for technical procedures and competency testing.
• Comprehends procedures and performs tasks according to company policies and SOPs.
• Complies with all regulatory guidelines, occupational health as well as health and safety programs, in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Performs other related Research Associate I duties as required.

• Education/Experience: Bachelors of Science degree in a Life Sciences discipline and 5 years related experience OR
• High School diploma/GED and 8 years directly related work experience in laboratory animal husbandry and technical skills as detailed above required.
• 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 LAT level preferred.
• Other: Basic computer skills required.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in the documentation and veterinary clinical care of all laboratory animal health cases identified by technical staff and/or veterinarian.
• Performs routine veterinary, technical and husbandry skills including but not limited to the following:
• administer medications by oral, topical and injectable routes of administration;
• bandage/wrapping techniques;
• nail/teeth clipping/trimming;
• venipuncture techniques;
• verifies drugs/medications prior to use and calculates dose administrations;
• proficient animal restraint techniques;
• monitor critical care animals (i.e., place IVs, monitor fluids, etc.);
• specimen collection such as blood and feces;
• perform diagnostic testing on samples such as parasite checks and identification.
• Monitors animal health, by performing rounds, responding to animal health reports, and by following detailed schedules.
• Under minimal supervision, triage and assess animal health, provide immediate care to emergency cases.
• Performs minor surgical procedures.
• Generates animal treatment records and perform, track and schedule follow-ups.
• Consult with clinical veterinarian on treatment options.
• Follow Behavior and Enrichment team guidance for small animal acclimation and enrichment practices
• Maintains animal room records including, but not limited to animal identification, cage side observations/clinical observations and environmental parameters (e.g. temperature, humidity). Observes, records and reports atypical findings to veterinary staff and/or senior personnel.
• Maintains appropriate medical records for each animal in accordance with study and regulatory requirements. Assist in maintaining accurate record keeping procedures for the laboratory animal medicine department.
• Maintain and follow complex procedures to ensure appropriate animal health and treatment.
• Assist in keeping inventory and monitoring expiration dates of veterinary supplies.
• May be responsible for tissue sampling, routine animal manipulations and administration of fluids or other treatments as required in collaboration with the study director and Research Associates.
• Assist in surgery and peri-surgery care (e.g. provide and monitor anesthesia, prepare sterile surgical packs, administer supportive therapy).
• Independently reads and understands study protocols and relevant SOPs prior to performing associated duties on designated research projects.
• May perform aspects of a study cycle for grant, internal, and/or contract research studies including, but not limited to technical in-life procedures.
• May review/edit company guidelines and SOPs.
• May acquire Designated Trainer role and assist with personnel training including training for technical procedures and competency testing.
• Comprehends procedures and performs tasks according to company policies and SOPs.
• Complies with all regulatory guidelines, occupational health as well as health and safety programs, in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Performs other related Research Associate I duties as required.

• Education/Experience: Bachelors of Science degree in a Life Sciences discipline and two (2) years related experience OR
• CVT/LVT/RVT certification and two (2) years directly related work experience in laboratory animal husbandry and technical skills as detailed above OR
• High School diploma/GED and four (4) years directly related work experience in laboratory animal husbandry and technical skills as detailed above required.
• 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 LAT level preferred.
• Other: Basic computer skills required.

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• Design curriculum for supported undergraduate and graduate students, laboratory staff, principal investigators and others as directed by the Supervisor, OLAC Director or ACUC/OACU. Collaborate with others performing training to ensure consistency.
• Collaborate with veterinary staff to assist and facilitate training that they provide.
• Lead training material creation through collaboration with management, veterinary staff, process, operations and compliance teams.
• Measure, interpret and improve training effectiveness, identify and implement opportunities to reduce training time.
• Incorporate product updates and determine how changes are reflected in materials by updating facilitator and participant guides, learning checks and agendas.
• Act as subject matter expert in all animal care programs and products.
• Facilitate other subject matter expert training, including veterinary staff and visiting investigators.
• Collaborate with project teams by developing ideas, supporting processes and suggesting improvements.
• Conduct and participate in Train the trainer sessions.

• Provide direct training using a variety of techniques including blended learning and adult learning principles (visual, auditory and kinesthetic). Oversee didactic and on the job training activities that are performed independently.
• Ensure classroom logistics such as materials, equipment, supplies and systems access are organized.
• Identify training needs of research staff and students and ensure necessary training is conducted; consult on and assist with same needs for OLAC staff.
• Notify veterinary staff of any deficiencies in animal care related to deficiencies in knowledge and training.
• Autonomously lead training sessions for students and laboratory personnel regarding basic animal care and peri-veterinary skills (ie handling, injections, aseptic technique, anesthesia, euthanasia); consult on and assist with applicable training for OLAC staff.
• Coordinate and lead facility orientations for new animal use personnel in collaboration with EH&S and OLAC husbandry personnel.
• Consult with partners (OLAC management, investigative staff, ACUC/OACU) for questions regarding training needs, materials and/or policy and procedures, including communication in the form of user emails, facility signage, town hall meetings, website.
• Assist in maintaining training animal colony and animal use protocol.
• Practice and maintain technical skill sets and procedures, further self-training on new and established techniques.

• Facilitate, help plan and schedule didactic and on the job training performed by veterinary staff or other subject matter experts, including vendors.
• Ensure applicable pre-requisites are met.
• Ensure classroom logistics such as materials, equipment, supplies and systems access are organized.

• Evaluate trainee progress through formal competency reviews and implement performance improvement interventions as needed. Assist Animal Care Staff Trainer in conducing performance assessments gauging readiness and approval for new hire certification.

• Partner with quality assurance team to ensure training and quality assurance standards are aligned (ie sanitation, biosecurity, documentation).
• Document training as required by regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Applies professional training and development skills to resolve and address a wide range of training issues and needs assessments.
• May support faculty to improve teaching and learning outcomes.
• May consult with instructors to determine methods for delivery of course content and effective use of technology.
• Develops new training programs and courses in response to campus' training needs.
• Designs and conducts more complex training programs to address issues of diverse scope that are aligned with campus strategies.
• Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for delivering training and development programs.
• Interacts with senior internal and external personnel.
• Normally receives little direction on on-going training assignments.
• Receives general instructions on new training program assignments, projects and initiatives.
• Conducts needs analysis and evaluates effectiveness of training programs.
• Works in a collaborative manner with others in a diverse environment and at all levels in the organization to prioritize work assignments, conduct analysis and develop recommendations.
• May assume responsibility for specific training programs and initiatives.

Requirements:

• Registered/Licensed Veterinary Technician (RVT, LVT,CVT), BS or BA degree in Animal Science or other related programs.
• AALAS Certification, at minimum Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT); LATG preferred.
• Experience in aseptic technique, anesthesia, and post-operative care.
• Familiar with clinical case management in a research or veterinary hospital setting.
• Fully proficient in mouse, rat, guinea pig and rabbit biomethodology, including handling, restraint, and dosing.
• Experience in training/teaching individuals (technicians, investigators) in various lab animal techniques, monitor their progress and conduct reassessments as needed.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Must have proven ability to successfully work independently and in a team. Must be able to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills. Must be detail-oriented.
• Experience with computers and data management systems.
• This position may include activities that might pose potential risks, such as working with and around biological agents, chemical carcinogens, human tumor lines, radioisotopes, and other potentially hazardous materials.
• May be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) or other special equipment to perform job duties.
• Must be capable of standing, lifting, kneeling, bending, reaching, etc. for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and move a maximum of 50 lbs.
• Available to conduct other duties, as instructed by the Veterinary Staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serves as site Animal Welfare specialist.
• Investigates animal welfare issues, discuss with welfare team; makes recommendations as needed for disciplinary action.
• Communicates any actions to Corporate Animal Welfare.
• Participates on behalf of site at annual AWS retreats.
• Trains departmental staff on all levels of husbandry and production tasks including feeding, watering, and cleaning cages as required.
• Ensures proper breeding procedures.
• Maintains appropriate levels of assigned specialized rodent breeds, including nudes, inbred, and SCIDS.
• Trains departmental staff on specialized tasks in one or more of the following areas: packing and shipping animals to customer, performing animal surgeries; and/or creating sterile water supplies as assigned.
• Trains departmental staff in monitoring animal health visually and follow swab and health monitoring schedules.
• Trains personnel in keeping accurate departmental and isolator records. Participates in preparation of reports, offers, and completes customer paperwork.
• Performs quarterly audits of each inbred room.
• Maintains weekly record keeping of inbred books. Maintain monthly/quarterly inbred trees.
• Understands, complies with and trains personnel in SOPs pertaining to specific area. Provides input into the creation/revision of SOPs and assists in the implementation and training of new SOPs.
• Strictly follows all procedures necessary to maintain the isolator and/or barrier room barrier.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (G.E.D.)
• 1 year of training experience

• Bachelor's degree in Animal Science or a related field.
• 1-2 years of training and animal welfare experience
• AALAS Certification

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform routine animal husbandry duties and monitor daily health and welfare to maintain quality and health of animals.
• Handle, transfer and distribute animals, supplies and waste as needed to and from work area(s).
• Perform physical environment housekeeping duties and production operations according to Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) and/or Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Maintain recordkeeping pertaining to equipment operation, animal or supply area inventories. Strictly follow all procedures necessary to maintain the isolator and/or barrier room barrier.
• Operate equipment and use supplies according to safety guidelines. Perform all job-related duties in accordance with company safety procedures.
• Strictly follow all procedures necessary to maintain the isolator and/or barrier room
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.).
• Minimum 6 months’ experience working in a regulated environment, where tasks are performed according to standard operating procedures, rules, or regulations, where efficiency and accuracy are critical, and keeping accurate and thorough records are required (such as food service, CNA, etc. under FDA, Health Dept. regulations, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to perform in a physically demanding role including standing, lifting up to 50 pounds, moving about, and ascend and descend and work from a platform ladder.
• Participation in Weekend and Holiday Schedule Rotation Required.

• One (1) year of related experience in and/or training in animal husbandry.
• AALAS certification at the Assistant Technician or its equivalent.

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

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

Major Accountabilities & Essential Functions:

• Responsible for daily supervisory oversight, performance, and behaviors of Animal Care and Cage Wash Technician staff performing routine husbandry tasks (daily checks, animal receipt, cage changes, cage wash, sanitation, etc.) of the vivarium (predominantly rodent).
• Responsible for providing and ensuring optimal vivarium service support to the MISPRO Site Operations in vivo research community.
• Responsible for coordination & documentation of preventative maintenance of the vivarium physical plant.
• Responsible for compliance with all institutional (IACUC, QA), governmental (City of Cambridge, City of New York, City of South Francisco, PHS, USDA) and accrediting (AAALACi) protocols & policies.
• Responsible for management & reporting of site budgetary matters (supplies, daily census, charge-backs).
• Assume responsibility for maintaining & assuring positive client relations in terms of day-to-day support for science.
• Work closely in support of Business & Site Development Teams to develop & expand local site operations, commission new facilities, and identify/on-board new clients.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs and move heavy objects and be able to work from a standing position for prolonged time periods and perform repetitive motion tasks.
• Must be available to support weekend, holiday and after-hour operational responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned and required.

• 8-12 years (inclusive of 2-5 years prior management/leadership experience is highly desirable) specifically in lab animal facilities.
• Experienced knowledge in lab animal facility operations, technical work, and lab animal equipment and supplies.
• Ability to effectively follow and display verbal and written instructions
• Ability to display interpersonal skills that are favorable to effective communication across the organization.
• Maintain positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a professional manner with coworkers, research staff, managers, and leadership.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Office.

• HS Diploma or equivalent is required.
• 2 or 4 year degree in basic science, animal science or veterinary science is required.
• MA, MS, MBA, or other advanced decree in related scientific/business management field highly desired

• Generous employer-paid portion for medial & dental for employee and dependent coverage
• Employer matching 401K plan
• Generous time off: vacation, holidays, personal days, and floating holidays
• Sick time
• Other benefits offered include vision, group and voluntary life/AD&D, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital indemnity plans; MetLife Law, and Identify Theft Protection; Commuter benefits through Wage Works; FSA – Medical and Dependent care coverage
• Tuition and reimbursement
• Annual Short term incentive/bonus program

Qualifications:

In hiring new employees, we look for people who are also inspired by our mission and who would fit in well with the collaborative, rigorous and entrepreneurial spirit of the company culture. Because we know that employees are critical to our success in bringing novel medicines to patients, we are dedicated to remaining a great place to work and to providing employees with programs, services and benefits that allow them to bring their best to the business and to their personal lives. We are looking for a team player who is a creative, independent thinker, thrives in a widely interdisciplinary environment, and enjoys working closely and communicating effectively with colleagues in extremely diverse fields.

The ideal candidate will be ACLAM board certified, board eligible, or have advanced experience and expertise in the area of lab animal medicine. The candidate must have the ability to obtain a veterinary medical license in California.

The ideal candidate will have experience in building and leading teams, managing people and animal research facilities, and have strong interpersonal and communication skills.

The ideal candidate will have experience providing excellent clinical and surgical care in the lab animal field, including transgenic rodents, providing technical support to research projects, collaborating with researchers, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and AAALACi standards, and training/teaching research and lab animal staff.

This position is located in SSF, but willingness to collaborate across time zones and occasional travel to the Dixon facility is a must.


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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform general & specialized husbandry following established Guidance Documents.
• Provide handling and restraint of regulated species.
• Identify and report complex signs of clinical illness and provide treatment at the direct supervision of the veterinary staff.
• Provide post-surgical observations and record keeping.
• Perform glucose tolerance testing in accordance with approved protocols.
• Demonstrated competence in rodent dosing: PO, IP, SQ and topical.
• Perform rodent blood collection: tail, sub-mandibular, cardiac puncture, inhalation anesthesia induction, monitoring and recovery and necropsy as directed.
• Conduct technical procedures such as dosing, tissue collection.
• Provide training and mentorship to other departmental personnel on husbandry and technical procedures.
• Responsible for proficiency in all departmental SOPs and all ACT I/II essential duties.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

• Education/Experience: Bachelors of Science degree in a Life Sciences discipline and two (2) years related experience or CVT/LVT/RVT certification and two (2) years directly related work experience in laboratory animal husbandry and technical skills as detailed above OR High School diploma/GED and four (4) years directly related work experience in laboratory animal husbandry and technical skills as detailed above required.
• 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 LAT level preferred.
• Other: Basic computer skills required.