UCLA Health • Los Angeles, CA 90006
Job #2758144813
Description
Under supervision of the Animal Resources Manager, the
Staff Research Associate will provide technical and paraveterinary services.
Major duties include but are not limited to assisting in Breeding Colony Management
and providing veterinary support services.
Salary Range: $26.52 - $31.63 Hourly
Qualifications
Ability to communicate professionally and courteously on the phone, in person and by email
to a variety of people
Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with faculty and staff that have varying degrees of veterinary medical training
Ability to complete tasks in an orderly and timely fashion
Ability to use or learn full capability of word processing software, e-mail, spreadsheets, the internet and other computer programs
Ability to work accurately and with detail
Ability to work as part of a team
Skill in writing clear and concise correspondence
Ability to euthanize rats and mice using CO2 chambers. Must be able to follow the procedures for euthanasia including the use of the CO2 chamber, as well as be able to ascertain that death has occurred. Knowledge of appropriate labeling and disposal of the animals euthanized, including bio-hazardous animals
Knowledge of and ability to accurately follow all SOPs associated with a GLP study, including required study procedures and GLP documentation procedures
Knowledge of and the ability to apply the concept of contamination control practices including engineering, administrative, and procedural controls for the containment of pathogens, including disinfection, and waste handling methods appropriate for work in biocontainment animal facilities up to BSL2 level with BSL3 practices
Associate or bachelor's degree in related field
Skill in cleaning lab and autoclaving instruments
Knowledge of medical terminology
Ability to recognize and describe signs of clinical disease or injury in laboratory mice and rats
Ability to effectively handle and restrain rats and mice
Knowledge of research animal facility
Knowledge of rodent anatomy
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