Job description

The Veterinary Sciences (VS) department located in Redwood City, CA is seeking a Veterinary Sciences Technician to join a dynamic, fast-paced team.

The successful candidate will experience a culture that believes in making the animal care and use program a model for the industry, and is focused on providing employees with career development opportunities across many aspects of Research and Development.

Position Responsibilities:

• Performs routine and some non-routine work required for the care of laboratory animals. Assist in providing health care for laboratory animals and restraint of animals for veterinary staff and research personnel.
• Provides proper feed and clean caging to laboratory animals and checks drinking water system in assigned areas/rooms daily. Accurately completes room logs, other forms, and records applicable to position on prescribed schedule.
• Monitors environmental parameters, condition of animal rooms and equipment in rooms, and proper functioning of mechanical systems (e.g., HVAC, lighting, automatic drinking water system) in assigned areas/rooms daily.
• Operates cage washers, autoclaves, and other equipment as assigned. Performs equipment and facility maintenance tasks.
• Participates in training and education programs as required.
• Follows operational procedures in the performance of daily tasks, and works cooperatively with others (VS staff and researchers) to achieve individual, department and business goals.
• Manages and maintains rodent breeding colonies.
• Under supervision, may assist with writing new or revised procedures.
• Observes animal behavior and health and reports any concerns to veterinary staff.

Competencies – Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Individual will have basic knowledge of the species housed on site, rodent breeding and basic technical skills (dosing, blood collections, etc.).
• Individual will have demonstrated ability to understand and follow SOPs and to perform tasks with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Individual will have demonstrated ability to follow directions, communicate effectively, and work well in a team environment.
• Individual will have demonstrated the physical stamina and dexterity needed to handle laboratory animals, including species that may be difficult to work with, and the use of personal protective equipment.
• Be proficient in using email, basic Microsoft office applications and department assigned mobile computer devices.

Experience – Responsibility and minimum number of years:

• Individual must have a minimum of 1-2 years of relevant experience in laboratory animal science.

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Redwood City, CA 94061: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• animal dosing: 2 years (Preferred)
• Veterinary assistant: 2 years (Preferred)
• blood collection: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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