Research Support Technician, Animal Care Program

About the position

Join the forefront of groundbreaking research at the Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. Our dedicated and compassionate faculty and staff are driven by a common mission: Contribute to innovative approaches in predicting, preventing, and curing diseases, shaping the future of medicine through cutting-edge research. Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope is equipped with one of the finest, state-of-the-art animal research facilities in the nation. Join us as a Research Support Technician, Animal Care.

Responsibilities

• Observe all animals in assigned work area and report any sick, injured or distressed animals to an Animal Health Technician or the Clinical Veterinarian.
• Change cages at scheduled intervals and whenever needed to support animal health and well-being. Ensure animals have adequate food and water at all times.
• Document daily animal husbandry activities in a computerized database system.
• Monitor and document animal holding room environment. Report non-compliant environmental parameters and/or malfunctioning equipment to the Animal Care Supervisor or Facilities Manager.
• Maintain animal holding rooms and assigned support areas in a clean and orderly state.
• Sanitize animal holding rooms and assigned support areas.
• Perform weekly animal census accurately and reconcile discrepancies in a timely manner in accordance with DCM/ARC policies.
• Perform rack changes and animal transfer station/biosafety cabinet maintenance as required.
• Restrain animals for various technical procedures such as subcutaneous or intraperitoneal injections. May assist with diagnostic sample collection such as blood or feces collection.
• Provide technical services to investigators including mixing and dispensing special diets, medicating drinking water, providing special housing requirements or assisting with specific restraint and handling procedures.
• Humanely euthanize animals as requested or required.
• Perform other animal care related duties or facility maintenance as required.
• Participate in training sessions, staff meetings, and continuing education activities.
• Interact/establish working relationships and communicate effectively and positively with research and Animal Resources Center staff.

Requirements

• High School or equivalent.

Nice-to-haves

• No animal care experience required; however prior animal care or veterinary technician experience preferred.
• Strong interest in laboratory animal research.
• AALAS ALAT certification.
• Demonstrated ability to complete routine husbandry and sanitation assignments.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits