Anml Tchn - Davis, United States - University of California, Davis

University of California, Davis

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Davis, United States

1 week ago

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Description

The California National Primate Research Center (CNPRC ) at UC Davis, is an Organized Research Unit that conducts interdisciplinary research programs on significant human health problems where non-human primates are the animal of choice.

In addition to its major efforts in the area of research, the CNPRC is also committed to both UC Davis and NIH missions of teaching and service.

Job Summary

Under supervision of the Animal Care Supervisor, perform routine animal care tasks in the infectious areas of the indoor colony and Quarantine (both ABSL 2 and 3 conditions) with duties that include observing animals for abnormal behavior, health monitoring, feeding animals, and cleaning animal rooms and cages.

Provide routine animal care, technical and experimental project support services and study support services to research Principal Investigators (PIs), which includes performing technical laboratory animal procedures requiring various levels of biohazard containment in the indoor nonhuman primate colony, such as monitoring and assessing health associated with the colony's Infectious and Quarantine areas (includes BSL 3) preventative health program (morning/afternoon health management).

Provide study support and technical services as required by research staff to include blood collection (venipuncture), dosing/administering IM injections, performing a variety of sample collections, and performing routine animal care tasks.

The incumbent will work under mínimal supervision in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, industry standards governing animal research (NIH/OLAW/ AAALAC) and all safety procedures according to NIH standards and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Familiarity with regulations, guidelines, and policies to ensure that animals are provided appropriate care to promote physical and psychological well-being and minimize discomfort.

Employee is required to work with animals (nonhuman primates) that are either naturally or experimentally infected with potentially hazardous infectious agents such as
HIV, SIV, Herpes B, ZIKA, influenza, Chikungunya Virus and Measles.

Position Information
05/03/2024

Salary Range

$ $27.25 /hour

Appointment Type

STE/Limited

Percentage of Time

100%

Shift Hours

Manager will advise

Location

Davis, Ca

Union Representation

TX - Technical

Benefits Eligible

Yes

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Repetitive lifting and/or moving loaded animal transfer cages weighing 35 pounds to cage elevations 7 feet high. Lift and move a 25pound sack of chow.
Push rolling cages that may weigh from 2501,000 pounds. Manually lift and move cages weighing up to 90 pounds from wall.
Perform diversified tasks that may require squatting, kneeling, bending, stooping or standing.
Restrain animals for prolonged periods of time.
Position self to move and handle a variety of animals weighing up to 40 pounds.
Substantial contact with animals, including repeated capture and prolonged restraint of animals.
Wear protective clothing for extended periods of time including: gown, coveralls, gloves, masks, face shields, goggles, sleeves and head covers.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Employee shall participate in required preventative medical and medical monitoring programs which may include blood tests, immunizations, TB screening, Blood borne and Airborne Pathogen training, etc., and are provided to meet Federal, State and University requirements.
Must be willing to perform assigned duties in BioSafety Level (BSL) 1, 2, or 3 facility where nonhuman primates may be either naturally or experimentally infected with potentially hazardous diseases such as HIV, SIV, or Herpes B virus.
Required to wear protective clothing and respirator in circumstances that require personal protection from infectious diseases and animals.
Restricted vacation during peak workload periods. Work irregular shifts, including weekends, holidays, and evenings. Work overtime, occasional weekends on short notice.
Rotating weekend and holiday coverage is required.
California National Primate Research Center employees are directly or indirectly engaged in the performance of work on Federal or State contracts and grants as well as periodically come into contact with controlled substances; and are expected to abide by the UC Policy on Substance Abuse, the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, and the State Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1990.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum License/Certification:

Certified at the Laboratory Animal Technician level or have completed an Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) training from the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (ASLAS) or equivalent experience with the goal to obtain certification within one year from date of hire.

Minimum Education/Experience:

Experience in performing all aspects of animal care and husbandry duties as an animal technician in biohazard containment procedures under BioSafety Level (BSL