Animal Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team.

 

Job Title: Animal Technician

Location(s): San Francisco, CA

Job Summary
The Animal Technician is responsible for the daily care, health monitoring, and husbandry of laboratory animals in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and established standard operating procedures. Responsibilities include animal feeding, cage and rack maintenance, sanitation, equipment operation, record keeping, and reporting animal health concerns.

The Animal Technician works under the direction of the Animal Resources Supervisor or an assigned lead to support laboratory research programs and ensure the proper care and use of laboratory animals, including rodents and other species.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide daily care and monitoring of laboratory animals, including feeding, watering, and general husbandry.
• Change animal cages and racks according to established procedures.
• Maintain animal housing areas and equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures and applicable regulations.
• Monitor animal health and promptly identify, address, and report concerns to veterinary staff, researchers, and compliance personnel.
• Maintain accurate and legible records, including per-diem records, animal health surveillance reports, feed logs, temperature and humidity charts, and animal receipt and disposition logs.
• Operate cage washers, autoclaves, and other equipment used for cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization.
• Perform assigned technical procedures to support animal care and research activities.
• Follow established procedures for animal handling, sanitation, disinfection, and equipment maintenance.
• Communicate animal health information and other relevant findings to appropriate personnel.
• Follow workplace safety requirements, animal facility rules, and applicable federal and state regulations.
• Work independently or collaboratively to complete assigned duties and support daily facility operations.

Required Qualifications

• At least one year of animal handling or laboratory animal sanitation equipment operations experience.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of animal feeding, caging, housing, and space requirements for multiple species used in biomedical research.
• Knowledge of animal health monitoring, sanitation, disinfection, and cleaning procedures.
• Ability to identify animal health concerns and report regulatory compliance issues.
• Familiarity with cage washers, autoclaves, and related animal care equipment.
• General knowledge of applicable federal regulations and licensing requirements.
• Basic computer skills, including email, electronic record keeping, barcode scanning, online training, and timesheet submission.
• Ability to follow instructions, work independently, and collaborate effectively with team members.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and communicate effectively with veterinary staff, researchers, and other personnel.
• Ability to comply with workplace rules and animal facility safety procedures.

Education, Training, and Experience
Candidates must meet one of the following qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED, completion of training equivalent to the Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician certification of AALAS, and one year of animal care experience; or
• High school diploma or GED and two years of animal care experience involving an animal species appropriate to the position; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience demonstrating the knowledge and abilities required for the role.

Physical and Safety Requirements

• Ability to bend, squat, kneel, stand, reach above shoulder level, and walk on hard surfaces for up to seven hours per day.
• Ability to push and pull heavy objects and safely lift or move loads weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including protective clothing, safety glasses, safety shoes, gloves, face masks, and respirators when assigned.
• Ability to follow facility safety rules, including restrictions on eating, drinking, and smoking in designated areas.

Work Arrangement

• Fully onsite position.
• Work hours: 7:30 AM–4:30 PM.
• Contract duration: 26 weeks.
• Expected start: ASAP.

Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.