Animal Health Technician I, Research Department

About the position

The Animal Health Technician I follows established practices and procedures to provide routine animal care and assists research staff in performing technical work related to the care and use of research animals in the CHOC Research Institute animal care facility. Coordinates and performs routine vivarium daily activities including the collection and handling, housing and disposition, and care and treatment of approved laboratory animal models (mice and rats). Performs technical para-veterinary health care procedures, completes standard veterinary nursing activities, and performs related ancillary duties as needed. May also be involved with research support and training and oversight of research activities performed on approved laboratory animal models.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine animal care and assist research staff.
• Coordinate and perform routine vivarium daily activities.
• Collect and handle approved laboratory animal models.
• Perform technical para-veterinary health care procedures.
• Complete standard veterinary nursing activities.
• Perform related ancillary duties as needed.
• Support research activities and training.

Requirements

• Minimum one (1) year of experience working with animals.
• Associate's degree in Science or Veterinary Technology, or equivalent work experience.
• Basic skills in Microsoft Office suite of software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and organization skills.
• Excellent critical thinking, judgment, and problem-solving skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous experience (60+ hours) with laboratory animals (mice, rats) in an academic research facility.
• Graduation from an AVMA or California approved registered veterinary technician program.
• Biosafety Level 2 (BLS2) training.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Registered Veterinary Technician (State of California) certification.
• Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician or Laboratory Animal Technician (AALAS) certification.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary levels.
• Career development programs.
• Support for personal growth and fulfillment.