Assistant Animal Tech

Position InformationUnder close supervision of the Vivarium Operations Supervisor, the Assistant Animal Technician performs routine animal husbandry tasks. Duties include the cleaning, feeding, and watering of laboratory animals; the cleaning of cages/enclosures and related ancillary equipment; and the maintenance of animal care areas. The Assistant Animal Technician supports the health and welfare of laboratory animals by performing routine animal husbandry tasks. This role is essential in maintaining a clean, safe, and humane research environment through daily care duties including feeding, watering, cage cleaning, sanitation, and animal observation. The technician also assists with receiving new animals, monitoring for abnormalities, and performing euthanasia procedures as directed. This position requires strict adherence to established protocols and biosafety practices, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team in a research setting.The full salary range for the Assistant Animal Tech position is $41,864.40 - $52,074.72 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. EducationEducation RequirementsHigh school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Work experience evidencing reliability and the capacity to learn and assume responsibility for the routine animal caretaking functions may be substituted for high school education, on the basis of one year of work experience for one year of education. (Required)Certification RequirementsCertification as an Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT). (Preferred)Experience RequirementsWork experience evidencing reliability and the capacity to learn and assume responsibility for the routine animal caretaking functions. (Preferred)Minimum RequirementsAbility to communicate well with other animal technicians, investigators, etc. Ability to work in an animal research environment which requires continuous contact with animals. 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 hazardous animals. Ability to lift 50 pounds. Ability to read, speak, and write English. Ability to work independently following general directions/ training to provide animal care.Preferred QualificationsAbility to recognize health problems in laboratory animals and provide various types of routine treatments following training/ direction by other animal technicians. Knowledge of and the ability to apply the concept of contamination control practices. Including but not limited to engineering, administrative, and procedural controls for the containment of pathogens, including disinfection, and waste handling methods appropriate for work in hazardous containment facilities up to a BSL-2.Additional InformationIn the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazines 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCRs Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University RankingsUCRs distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine. The University of California 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, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview

Created: 2025-06-03