Animal Technician III
Animal Technician III
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Job Description
ABOUT US:
Scripps Research is a nonprofit biomedical institute ranked as one of the most influential in the world for its impact on innovation. We are celebrating our 100year legacy. This significant milestone marks a century of seminal discoveries in immunology infectious diseases (such as COVID19 flu HIV) neuroscience heart disease cancer and more. Located in La Jolla California the institute houses six research departments multiple Nobel laureates a topranked graduate school and a leading postdoctoral training program. We work handinhand with researchers of the Scripps Research Translational Institute and Calibr to merge foundational studies in biology chemistry and computer science with translational science to produce pioneering and advances in digital and precision medicine. Together we cultivate new scientific leaders and expand the frontiers of knowledge to deliver medical breakthroughs impacting human health around the globe. If you have a passion for making a difference this could be your opportunity to join our transformative team.
Celebrating a Century: TITLE: Animal Technician III
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Performs experimental manipulations and animal treatments that may include monitoring anesthesia providing surgical care pathology and laboratory procedures.
- Performs daily health observations and routine care including physical examinations treatments and vaccinations.
- Performs clinical and research related techniques such as injections sampling of bodily fluids tissue harvest. May perform pathology and laboratory procedures such as prosection clinical pathology and parasitology tests. Maintains all pertinent records.
- Assists the facility supervisor with oversight of the daily operation of quarantine breeding or biocontainment areas located within the animal facility.
- Implements specific breeding schemes of specialized rodents establishes new matings retires breeders identifies pregnant animals completes all breeding records and cards.
- Communicates with research staff on issues involving animal health breeding or regulatory matters.
- Cleans sanitizes and autoclaves caging equipment and refills water bottles. May also clean and replace excreta pans or pads.
- Receives feed bedding and supplies. Autoclaves feed bedding and cages in preparation for use.
- Maintains cagewash equipment including cleaning the screens jets and manifolds. Performs preventative maintenance such as descaling tanks and polishing machine.
- Reports maintenance needs to the appropriate personnel.
- Performs general housekeeping duties including but not limited to sweeping and mopping work areas and hallways. Properly disposes of waste.
- Assists with the healthmonitoring program including testing for parasites.
- May perform specialized tasks in infectious agent quarters quarantine areas or animal facilities adhering to regulations pertaining to biohazards while maintaining traffic patterns.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
- Minimum five years animal care experience.
- A Bachelors degree in a life science Associates degree in veterinary technology or AALAS certification and one to three years animal care experience may be substituted for total experience required.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Effective interpersonal relation skills.
- Must demonstrate competency in technical procedures.
- Those not assigned to a Dedicated Weekend Schedule (FriMon) OR Sat/Sun only schedule must be able to work weekend and holiday rotations.
- With or without reasonable accommodation employees in this position must be able to work with animals for up to 8 hours a day and lift feed bags and animal cages up to 50 pounds; as well as perform repetitive motions with arms wrists and hands. This position may also include utilizing latex gloves and working in an environment that contains animal dander and dust particles. Further details of established essential functions for this position will be addressed/discussed during the interview process.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
With or without reasonable accommodation employees in this position must be able to lift and handle equipment or materials up to 50 pounds; as well as perform repetitive motions with arms wrists and hands. This position may also include utilizing personal protective equipment (PPE) and working in an environment that contains biohazardous materials. May also include stationary positioning for an extended period of time traverse campus/facility as needed operate machinery such as computer phone copy machine; exposure to cold or hot temperatures.
COMPENSATION: The expected hiring range for this position is $24 to $28 per hour commensurate with experience. Consideration will be given to experience that exceeds the listed requirements.
COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS INCLUDE:
- Employer Contributed Retirement Plan Depending on eligibility employees receive an employer contributed retirement plan (no employee contribution required) and the option to contribute to a 403(b) (which is similar to a 401(k) using your own pre or posttax dollars)
- Full Suite of Health and Welfare plans including three medical plan options (including an HSA available option) dental vision life insurance disability EAP and more
- Access to Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical/Dependent Care)
- Competitive vacation and sick leave policies
- Free onsite parking
The above statements describe the level of work performed and expected in general terms. The statements are not intended to list all the responsibilities duties and/or skills required of employees so classified and the content herein is subject to change due to the business needs of Scripps Research with or without notice. Furthermore nothing in this job description shall be interpreted to be in conflict with or to eliminate or modify in any way the employmentatwill status of Scripps Research staff.
EEO Statement:
The Scripps Research Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We promote diversity of thought culture and background in the fields of science. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic or status.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
