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Animal Research Associate Vivarium position
Carlsbad, CA, US
Scientific
High School or equivalent
Full Time, Temporary
23/hour DOE
Entry Level
On-site
Biotechnology/Pharmaceuticals
First Shift (Day)
Carlsbad, CA, US
23/hour DOE
Entry Level
Full Time, Temporary
Biotechnology/Pharmaceuticals
On-site
Scientific
High School or equivalent
First Shift (Day)
Job details
Kelly Science & Clinical is excited to share this Animal Research Associate Vivarium position at a Research Facility in Carlsbad, CA.
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:45/8:00 AM – 4:15/4:30 PM, with rotating weekend/holiday shifts-Full-time/Temp
Pay Rate: $23/hour DOE
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Review, comprehend, and adhere to all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and quality assurance standards relevant to the assigned area.
- Monitor daily animal health and welfare through regular observations and perform necessary husbandry duties to maintain the quality and health of research animals.
- Conduct daily checks on water bottles/automatic water lines and cages, provide food and water as required, and perform cage changing and cleaning as necessary.
- Ear tag each rodent upon arrival at the facility as per SOPs.
- Assist with the restraint, handling, and manipulation of mice and rats under the direction of the on-site Supervisor.
- Dispose of animal carcasses following established procedures.
- Strictly adhere to all procedures for maintaining animal housing areas, including entry protocols, use of personal protective equipment, and proper sanitation practices.
- Receive, inspect, and house incoming animals, and ensure provision for sentinel animals in rodent housing areas.
- Operate equipment and utilize supplies in accordance with safety guidelines, maintaining general housekeeping and adherence to safety protocols.
- Maintain regular attendance and adhere to work schedule requirements to ensure timely completion of assigned duties.
- Perform any other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
- Experience: Preferably one (1) year or more of animal care and handling experience in a laboratory or similar setting.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered as a substitute for the specific requirements listed above.
- Certification/Licensure: Preferred AALAS certification at the Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) level.
- Previous husbandry experience with mice and rats is desirable.
Additional Information:
- Previous husbandry experience preferred (mice and rats).
- Position offers $23/hour, 40 hours per week, including rotating weekends and holidays once fully trained.
- Additional onboarding requirements include a TB test and respirator fit test.
- FYI: The Kelly Recruiter will ask you your Month/Day of birth to create a password to submit you into the company software database Do not share the year born.
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