Animal Technician

Ampcus Inc.•San Francisco, CA

About The Position

The Animal Technician provides daily care and monitoring of laboratory animals in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and established standard operating procedures. The role supports research programs by maintaining animal health, providing appropriate husbandry, keeping animal housing areas clean and sanitary, and maintaining accurate records. The technician works independently or collaboratively under the direction of the Animal Resources Supervisor or an assigned lead. The position requires following facility and safety procedures, using required personal protective equipment, communicating animal health information to appropriate personnel, and taking or reporting corrective action when issues arise. The work schedule is 7:30 AM–4:30 PM.

Requirements

At least one year of animal-handling experience or experience operating laboratory animal sanitation equipment.
High school diploma or GED.
Demonstrated knowledge of animal feeding, caging, and space requirements for multiple species used in biomedical research.
Knowledge of animal health monitoring and ability to identify and report animal health concerns.
Knowledge of disinfection, sanitation, and cleaning agents.
Ability to operate cage washers and autoclaves for cleaning and sterilization.
General knowledge of applicable federal regulations and licensing requirements.
Basic computer and email skills, including electronic recordkeeping and online training.
Ability to follow instructions, work independently, and collaborate with team members.
Ability to maintain accurate, legible, and permanent records.
Ability to comply with workplace safety rules and animal facility procedures.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including protective clothing, safety glasses, safety shoes, gloves, face masks, and respirators when assigned.
Ability to bend, squat, kneel, stand, reach above shoulder level, and move across hard surfaces for up to seven hours per day.
Ability to push, pull, move, and safely lift loads weighing up to 50 pounds.
Must demonstrate satisfactory job performance during the probationary employment period.
Must meet one of the stated education and experience pathways: high school diploma or GED, training equivalent to the AALAS Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician certification, and one year of animal care experience; or high school diploma or GED and two years of animal care experience involving species appropriate to the position; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Provide daily care for and monitor the health of laboratory animals, including rodents and other species.
Change animal cages and racks and provide food and water according to established procedures.
Maintain animal housing areas and equipment in compliance with standard operating procedures and applicable regulations.
Perform animal-room sanitation, disinfection, and cleaning activities.
Operate cage washers and autoclaves to clean and sterilize cages and equipment.
Maintain accurate records, including per-diem records, animal health surveillance reports, feed logs, temperature and humidity charts, and animal receipt and disposition logs.
Identify animal health concerns and promptly report them to veterinary staff, researchers, and compliance personnel.
Ensure appropriate animal care and compliance with applicable animal welfare and regulatory requirements.
Perform technical procedures required to support laboratory animal care and research activities.
Use computer systems, email, barcode scanning equipment, and electronic reporting tools for work-related activities.
Follow established safety procedures, work rules, and personal protective equipment requirements.
Work independently or collaboratively under the direction of the Animal Resources Supervisor or an assigned lead.
Identify problems, take appropriate corrective action, and promptly report issues.
Communicate animal health information effectively to appropriate personnel.
Follow facility rules, including restrictions on eating, drinking, and smoking in designated areas.
Perform other duties as assigned.