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About WesternU

As you take your first step onto a Western University of Health Sciences campus, each path, each person, each structure comes with a transformative story. WesternU is more than the practice of medicine. We are defined by character and culture.

At WesternU, you will discover humanism at the heart of every interaction: a warm welcome, a sincere smile, a positive word, a kind deed, a thoughtful gesture. You will see students work together on case studies; a parade of pets in campus parks; student clubs offering opportunities for career growth and community involvement; and faculty, staff and students designing their future and the future of WesternU. We display a collaborative mindset in how we operate, educate, and serve others.

Although, geographically, we are two campuses - as humanists, we are one: to enhance and extend the quality of life in our communities and achieve excellence in everything we do. We attract diverse, professional faculty, staff and students that thrive in an environment of humanistic health care education. Join our team of faculty and staff and make a difference.

Posting Details

Position Title
Animal Care Technician

Position Control Number
S03191

Type of Position
Staff

Position Status
Full-time

Campus
Western University Campus-Pomona, CA

Position Location
California

Department
1308-Office of Animal Resources

Job Summary

The employee reports to the Animal Care Operations Manager. Under minimal supervision, he/she will provide skilled care and handling of laboratory animals in a safe and sanitary manner. Primary working areas include standard housing areas as well as specialized areas including, but not limited to, USDA housing areas, bio-hazardous areas, and animal colonies requiring specialized procedures. Also responsible for limited supervisory duties including direction and oversight of work but excluding discipline. Employee will ensure that the facilities and personnel are in compliance with standards set forth by NIH and USDA as well as the IACUC and Institutional SOP.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Properly evaluating the facts and information relative to the animal care and welfare.
• Ability to accurately and clearly describe and record observations, calculations, and findings.
• Ability to accurately assess the health, behavior, and physical appearance of an animal to obtain accurate research findings.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills and ability to multitask in a busy research setting.
• Demonstrate a commitment to working in an organization that values and promotes humanism.

Required Qualifications

Education:

• High School diploma or GED.

Experience:

• One year of relevant experience.

Certification/Licenses/Registration:

• Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) or eligibility to get the ALAT Certification within six months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

Certification/Licenses/Registration:

• Veterinary Technician California license, Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) or Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG) AALAS Certifications are preferred.

Essential Job Duties

Key Responsibilities

• Provides husbandry to research animals.
• Changes animal caging as scheduled, sanitizing rooms, equipment and hallways.
• Assists investigators and veterinarians in performing routine and specialized procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed medications.
• Maintains accurate animal health records.
• Provides pre- and post- surgical care of animals.
• Conducts daily animal health checks.

Key Responsibilities

• Establishes, monitors and maintains supplies and animal inventories.
• Ensures that activities are in compliance with AAALAC standards.
• Orders laboratory supplies and pharmaceuticals.

Key Responsibilities

• Assigns work activities of less experienced Lab Animal Technicians.
• May lead or guide the work of student employees.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

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Work Schedule

• 40 hours per week; work Saturday's.

Working at WesternU

We believe in making an impact in the lives of our employees, personally, and professionally. Every employee has different individual and/or family needs. We offer benefits that are both comprehensive and flexible to address your unique needs. We believe work-life harmony is positive and achievable.

We offer competitive salaries, generous paid time off, insurance plans, reimbursements, and retirement benefits. Additionally,
• Our faculty, staff, and administrators are 100% focused on student success.
• Our University culture creates the context for a nurturing and supportive environment.
• Faculty, staff, and students can expect to make deep, personal relationships within the University community.
• As a Faculty, Staff, or Student at WesternU, you can focus on work that you love, be your authentic self, and lead to the future with innovation in health sciences.
• WesternU's core value of humanism encourages all to bring their whole self in all that they do.
• We are committed to fostering a culture of respect, equity, collaboration, and fun at all levels for all people!

Expected Pay Scale

Minimum
$20.00 Hourly

Maximum
$22.00 Hourly