Vivarium Technician (ANML TCHN)

University of California - Davis
vision insurance, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, long term disability, tuition reimbursement
United States, California, Davis
Dec 20, 2024
Apply for Job Job ID 75161 Location Davis Full/Part Time Full Time Add to Favorite Jobs Email this Job Job Summary Under general supervision, provide animal husbandry and general housekeeping in the vivarium. Routinely handle live mice. Identify and act upon animal health issues, following Standard Operating Procedures. Perform basic operator equipment maintenance and repair. Transport supplies throughout the Mouse Biology Program Facility and campus. Assist other vivarium personnel with laboratory duties. Work in animal housing and laboratory areas up to Biosafety Level 2. Apply By Date 01/03/2025 by 11:59 pm Qualifications Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position No minimal education required. Experience handling live animals. Skills to identify and report sick animals. Skills to perform basic husbandry tasks, including cage changes and facility maintenance, and to maintain biosecurity across multiple housing areas. Understanding of basic rodent biology and reproduction, including normal physiology and breeding practices. Skills to work with computerized databases and coordinate & maintain vivarium records. Interpersonal, oral and written communication skills to work effectively on a team and interact by phone, writing, electronic mail email, or in person in a culturally diverse working environment. Ability to follow instructions and perform highly specific procedures according to prescribed SOP's and animal care standards. Preferred Qualifications AALAS Certification (ALAT or higher). Experience handling live rodents/mice strongly preferred. Experience working in a high health status barrier vivarium. Experience performing basic procedures such as restraint, oral dosing, administration of medication, and/or injections. Experience with a colony management database system, automated cage card equipment and software. Key Responsibilities 30% - Animal Husbandry 50% - Phenotyping Support 10% - Facility Maintenance 10% - Animal Health Department Overview The Mouse Biology Program (MBP) is an interdisciplinary group of scientists and staff from the Schools of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine and the College of Biological Sciences, with administrative and intellectual oversight provided by the Center for Comparative Medicine. This interdisciplinary group focuses on expanding knowledge on the biology of the laboratory mice and on the application of genetically altered mice in biomedical research. The MBP offers coordinated expertise in mouse biology from concept through creation and supports state-of-the-art laboratory facilities, services and mouse vivarium to provide an enriched environment for students, trainees, and investigators utilizing genetically altered mice in research. POSITION INFORMATION Salary or Pay Range: $23.84 - $28.07 /hourly Salary Frequency: Bi-weekly Salary Grade: 187 UC Job Title: ANML TCHN UC Job Code: 009525 Number of Positions: 1 Appointment Type: Staff: Career Percentage of Time: 100% Fixed Shift Hours: M-F, 8am-5p Location: Davis, Ca Union Representation: TX-Technical Professionals Benefits Eligible: Yes This position is 100% on-site Benefits Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting either our handy Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page. If you are represented by a union, benefits are negotiated between the University of California (UC) and your union and finalized in a contract. Read your bargaining unit's employment contract, stay abreast of current negotiations and learn about collective bargaining at UC: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/index.html * High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs * UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family * Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave * Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement * Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement * Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement * Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth * WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources * On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services * Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage * Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles * Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here * UC Davis cares about building a community, which is why we provide resources to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion as well as Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support our staff Physical Demands Standing - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours Walking - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours Sitting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Lifting/Carrying over 50 lbs - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Environmental Demands Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Loud noise levels - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Marked changes in humidity or temperature - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Microwave/Radiation - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Extreme Temperatures - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Mental Demands Sustained attention and concentration - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Complex problem solving/reasoning - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Ability to organize & prioritize - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours Communication skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours Numerical skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Constant Interaction - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours Customer/Patient Contact - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours Work Environment The Smoke and Tobacco Free Environment policy is intended to provide a healthier safer, and more productive work and learning environment for the entire UC Community. The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University owned or leased properties, or facilities operated by UC staff or faculty. Smoking and tobacco use are strictly prohibited in indoor and outdoor spaces, parking lots, residential space, and University vehicles. https://ucdasvispolicy.ellucid.com/documents/view/271 Work with and routinely handle live mice in a research setting. This position may, at times, require employee to work with or be in areas where hazardous materials (may include biohazards, chemical hazards, and radioactive material) are present, up to and including BSL2 level work. Must possess a valid California driver's license to drive campus owned vehicles between campus locations. Work flexible hours, occasional overtime, and holidays. There is restricted vacation during peak holiday times. This position will require working at least one weekend day as part of the routine work schedule. This position requires that the employee must not own any rodent pets in the home or own any pets that require the feeding of live rodents. This position is subject to Medical Surveillance procedures and review in accordance with Federal and State Laws and Regulations and University Policy. Special Requirements - Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position To learn more about our background check program, visit: https://hr.ucdavis.edu/departments/recruitment/ucd/selection/background-checks This is a critical position, as defined by UC policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance, and functional capacity assessment. This is a position with direct access to or responsibility for controlled substances, high risk hazardous chemicals, biological or radioactive/nuclear materials Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer. 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