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The IRD for this job is: 07-09-2024

ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZ

UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It's known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus's DNA. That playful, bold spirit still thrives today, all on a campus renowned as among the most beautiful in the world.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The Vivarium (the laboratory animal housing unit) provides support to researchers by housing and caring for laboratory animals. Under direct supervision of the Animal Resource Manager (ARM), the Assistant Animal Tech is responsible for the daily care of animals and performing duties, which include feeding and watering animals, sanitization, equipment operation and maintenance.

JOB SUMMARY

Involves conducting or assisting with routine, emergency and critical veterinary care and animal husbandry activities for clinical or laboratory animal patients. May be involved in conducting or assisting with research and teaching projects including development and design of animal protocols. May involve internal and public outreach. May include instructions of students, volunteers and clients.

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Budgeted Salary: $19.78 - $21.41/hour. Salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience.Under California law, the University of California, Santa Cruz is required to post a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. The salary shown above is the budgeted amount the University reasonably expects to pay and the salary extended should not exceed this posted amount.

Benefits Level Eligibility: Full benefits

Schedule Information:

• Full-time, Fixed
• Percentage of Time: 100%, 40 Hours per Week
• Days of the Week: All days of the week
• Shift Includes: Day, Evening, Weekend

Employee Classification: Career appointment

Job End Date: None

Work Location: UC Santa Cruz Main Campus

Union Representation: SX Union

Job Code Classification: 009526 (ANML TCHN AST)

Travel: Never or Rarely

JOB DUTIES

45% - Sanitation

• Maintain sanitary condition of the cages, accessories, racks, rooms and surrounding areas on a scheduled basis as outlined in established Special Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Responsible for environmental maintenance, basic animal care, employee safety and the proper discharge of procedures requested by supervisors or investigators.

30% - Equipment/Operation

• Operate and maintain ancillary vivarium equipment, such as cage washer, autoclave, dumping stations, and laminar-flow units as outlined in established Special Operating Procedures (SOP's). May assist with identifying needs of equipment replacements or upgrades as assigned.
• Monitor procedures and work habits to ensure a safe work environment.

15% - Care of Animals

• Monitor, feed and water resident laboratory animals on a daily basis as outlined in established Special Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Assist in the observation of animal appearance and behavior. Report signs of obvious disease, departures from normal behavior, or general concerns to the Animal Resource Manager (ARM).

10% - Training

• Participate in both on-the-job and AALAS training toward certification to improve existing skills as well as developing new skills.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Graduate and/or equivalent education and experience.
• Ability to learn how to provide laboratory animal care.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
• Interpersonal skills to communicate clearly and effectively with support staff, faculty, research technicians, and students from a wide-variety of ethnic, socio-economic, professional and educational backgrounds.
• Ability to problem-solve, with the capacity to learn and perform routine and repetitive tasks.
• Ability to participate and be a part of the research and work relating to the experimental use of laboratory animals.
• Ability and willingness to participate in training programs.
• Ability to work using basic computing applications such as email, Excel, and Word.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check.
• Will be required to work all scheduled hours on-site.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends as directed.
• Selected candidate will be required to complete training within established time frames as directed including UC compliance training.
• Work under Animal Care & Use Occupational Health Program (ACUOHP) procedures and review in accordance with Federal and State Laws and Regulations and University Policy.
• May be required to wear protective clothing for extended periods of time including: gown, coveralls, gloves, masks, face shields, goggles, sleeves and head covers.
• Must be able to work with animals and chemical agents with no known allergic reaction.
• Must be able to move materials weighing up to 80 lbs., with or without accommodation.
• Open-minded attitude toward the experimental use of laboratory animals.
• Per the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA), this position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter. The selected candidate will be required to report known or suspected child abuse or neglect as defined by CANRA and will be required to sign a Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse prior to commencing employment. CANRA Penal Codes, and related definitions, requirements, and responsibilities may be obtainedhere.

SAFETY STATEMENT

All UCSC employees must understand and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries.

EEO/AA

The University of California is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit:
https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit:
https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination