Life Sciences Animal Technician I
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Job Location:
Palo Alto, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
USD 18 - 25
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research (PAVIR) supports the nations second largest research program conducted among the VA Hospitals and is looking for a full-time Life Sciences Animal Technician. The Life Sciences Animal Technician will work in the Research Service Veterinary Medical Unit (VMU) under close supervision of the facility supervisor and Veterinary Medical Officer. This entry-level position supports routine daily cleaning maintenance and standardized animal husbandry activities while learning proper procedures and protocol.
Schedule: Monday Friday 6:30 am 3 pm weekend and holiday work will be required.
BENEFITS
PAVIR offers generous benefits including comprehensive health insurance vision dental 14 paid holidays paid vacation time sick pay a 401(k) with a fully vested 6% company match and 3% profit share a wellness program commuter benefits and professional development training. Plus we pay for life short-term disability and long-term disability insurance. Full time hours are 40 hours a week.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Clean and maintain cage wash areas and assigned procedure rooms according to established procedures.
- Properly use cage wash equipment (e.g. rack and tunnel washer steam sterilizer bedding dump station) following training and instructions.
- Clean and process animal equipment (e.g. cages racks water bottles wire bar lids filter tops) through cage wash following standard operating procedures.
- Assist with coordinating delivery of supplies to animal housing rooms and cage wash areas.
- Support facility maintenance pest control and EMS pick-up scheduling as directed.
- Assist VMU staff with maintaining basic caging and equipment inventories and report shortages to supervisors.
- Provide standard animal care for multiple species (e.g. mice rats hamsters rabbits pigs amphibians sheep) following established protocols and supervision.
- Remove deceased animals and promptly report findings to veterinary staff.
- Perform daily cage checks and change cages as directed to maintain appropriate animal environments.
- Clean animal rooms equipment and support areas as assigned.
- Observe animals for general health concerns and report any abnormalities to supervisory or veterinary staff.
- Follow instructions related to basic preventative care and treatments under supervision.
- Monitor ventilated racks hoods lighting and temperature settings and report concerns or malfunctions to VMU supervisors.
- Document observed clinical issues and communicate findings to veterinary staff as instructed.
- Assist with basic rodent procedures (e.g. injections anesthesia support) only after training and under direct supervision.
- Assist with rodent identification and breeding documentation following established procedures.
- Communicate operational issues to VMU staff and follow provided guidance to resolve them.
- Support investigators by assisting with basic tasks trainings or animal care activities as directed.
- Receive incoming animals verify shipping documentation and house animals according to SOPs under supervision.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Required: HS diploma or equivalent experience;
- 0-2 years of experience providing care to research animals or demonstrated interest and willingness to learn animal care in a research environment;
- Ability to work some weekend and holiday coverage required.
- Desired: Basic understanding of animal care principles or willingness to learn.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
- Ability to organize daily tasks with guidance and adjust to changing priorities.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Basic communication skills.
- Familiarity with animal tracking systems (e.g. Atune) is helpful but not required; training will be provided.
ABOUT PALO ALTO VETERANS INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH (PAVIR)
PAVIR facilitates research and education activities conducted at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System. At PAVIR we work with more than 160 uniquely talented medical scientists. We recruit and retain talented employees who believe in making a difference in the lives of others through innovative health research.
READY TO JOIN OUR RESEARCH TEAM
If you feel that you would be right for this job please fill out our initial 3-minute mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!
PAVIR is a nonprofit foundation affiliated with the Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS). As a condition of employment all PAVIR employees are required to have an approved appointment with VAPAHCS and complete a background check before they can commence work.
PAVIR is pleased to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities Women Veterans and Individuals with a Disability are encouraged to apply. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race color religion age gender sexual orientation national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position please contact - Human Resources department.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Environment
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- Morphology
- Behavioural Sciences
- Biophysics
- Evolution
- Forestry
- Ecology
- Biotechnology
- Agriculture
- Biochemistry
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- Ecosyatem
- Entomology
About Company
PAVIR is the second largest of VA-affiliated not for profits. Located on the premises of the VA Palo Alto Health Care System, PAVIR is a mid-size nonprofit foundation, closely connected with the VA and Stanford University. The VA Palo Alto produces some of the highest quality research ... View more
