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 and monitoring of laboratory animals in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and established standard operating procedures. The role supports research programs by maintaining animal health, ensuring proper animal husbandry, maintaining clean and sanitary animal housing areas, and completing accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care and monitor the health of laboratory animals, including rodents and other species.
• Change animal cages and racks and provide food and water according to established procedures.
• Maintain animal housing areas and equipment in compliance with standard operating procedures and applicable regulations.
• Perform animal room sanitation, disinfection, and cleaning activities.
• Operate cage washers and autoclaves for cleaning and sterilizing cages and equipment.
• Maintain accurate records, including per-diem records, animal health surveillance reports, feed logs, temperature and humidity charts, and animal receipt and disposition logs.
• Identify animal health concerns and promptly report them to veterinary staff, researchers, and compliance personnel.
• Ensure proper animal care and compliance with applicable animal welfare and regulatory requirements.
• Perform technical procedures required to support laboratory animal care and research activities.
• Use computer systems, email, barcode scanning equipment, and electronic reporting tools for work-related activities.
• Follow established safety procedures, work rules, and personal protective equipment requirements.
• Work independently or collaboratively under the direction of the Animal Resources Supervisor or assigned lead.
• Identify problems, take appropriate corrective action, and report issues promptly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• At least one year of animal handling experience or experience operating laboratory animal sanitation equipment.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Demonstrated knowledge of animal feeding, caging, and space requirements for multiple species used in biomedical research.
• Knowledge of animal health monitoring and the ability to identify and report animal health concerns.
• Knowledge of disinfection, sanitation, and cleaning agents.
• Ability to operate cage washers and autoclaves for cleaning and sterilization.
• General knowledge of applicable federal regulations and licensing requirements.
• Basic computer and email skills, including electronic recordkeeping and online training.
• Ability to follow instructions, work independently, and collaborate with team members.
• Ability to maintain accurate, legible, and permanent records.
• Ability to comply with workplace safety rules and animal facility procedures.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including protective clothing, safety glasses, safety shoes, gloves, face masks, and respirators when assigned.
• Ability to bend, squat, kneel, stand, reach above shoulder level, and move across hard surfaces for up to seven hours per day.
• Ability to push, pull, move, and safely lift loads weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Education and Experience Requirements

Candidates must meet one of the following criteria:

• High school diploma or GED, training equivalent to the Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician certification from AALAS, and one year of animal care experience; or
• High school diploma or GED and two years of animal care experience involving species appropriate to the position; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Requirements

• Must demonstrate satisfactory job performance during the probationary employment period.
• Must follow facility rules, including restrictions on eating, drinking, and smoking in designated areas.
• Must be able to communicate animal health information effectively to appropriate personnel.

Work Schedule:

• 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM

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.