Animal Technician

Ampcus Inc.•San Francisco, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Animal Technician is responsible for the daily care, health monitoring, and husbandry of laboratory animals in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and established standard operating procedures. The role supports laboratory research programs and ensures proper care and use of laboratory animals, including rodents and other species. The technician works under the direction of the Animal Resources Supervisor or an assigned lead. This is a fully onsite position in San Francisco, California, with work hours of 7:30 AM–4:30 PM and a contract duration of 26 weeks. The expected start is ASAP.

Requirements

At least one year of animal handling or laboratory animal sanitation equipment operations experience.
High school diploma or GED.
Knowledge of animal feeding, caging, housing, and space requirements for multiple species used in biomedical research.
Knowledge of animal health monitoring, sanitation, disinfection, and cleaning procedures.
Ability to identify animal health concerns and report regulatory compliance issues.
Familiarity with cage washers, autoclaves, and related animal care equipment.
General knowledge of applicable federal regulations and licensing requirements.
Basic computer skills, including email, electronic record keeping, barcode scanning, online training, and timesheet submission.
Ability to follow instructions, work independently, and collaborate effectively with team members.
Ability to maintain accurate records and communicate effectively with veterinary staff, researchers, and other personnel.
Ability to comply with workplace rules and animal facility safety procedures.
Meet one of the following education and experience qualifications: high school diploma or GED, training equivalent to the Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician certification of AALAS, and one year of animal care experience; or high school diploma or GED and two years of animal care experience involving a species appropriate to the position; or an equivalent combination of education and experience demonstrating the required knowledge and abilities.
Ability to bend, squat, kneel, stand, reach above shoulder level, and walk on hard surfaces for up to seven hours per day.
Ability to push and pull heavy objects and safely lift or move loads weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including protective clothing, safety glasses, safety shoes, gloves, face masks, and respirators when assigned.
Ability to follow facility safety rules, including restrictions on eating, drinking, and smoking in designated areas.

Responsibilities

Provide daily care and monitoring of laboratory animals, including feeding, watering, and general husbandry.
Change animal cages and racks according to established procedures.
Maintain animal housing areas and equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures and applicable regulations.
Monitor animal health, identify concerns, and promptly report them to veterinary staff, researchers, and compliance personnel.
Maintain accurate and legible records, including per-diem records, animal health surveillance reports, feed logs, temperature and humidity charts, and animal receipt and disposition logs.
Operate cage washers, autoclaves, and other equipment used for cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization.
Perform assigned technical procedures to support animal care and research activities.
Follow procedures for animal handling, sanitation, disinfection, and equipment maintenance.
Communicate animal health information and other relevant findings to appropriate personnel.
Follow workplace safety requirements, animal facility rules, and applicable federal and state regulations.
Work independently or collaboratively to complete assigned duties and support daily facility operations.