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Animal Technician - Husbandry, DLAM

University of California - Los Angeles Health
United States, California, Los Angeles
Jun 10, 2026
Description

Under the direct supervision of the area supervisor, the
Animal Technician (Husbandry) will perform routine animal husbandry tasks at
the operative level. Under direct supervision with day-to-day coaching, the
Animal Technician completes all on-going tasks following departmental
guidelines. Other assignments are made by the area supervisor on a project
basis. Work is subject to regular daily follow-up and review.

Salary Range: $28.08 - $33.12 Hourly (Effective 07/06/2026)

Qualifications

Required:

  • Working knowledge of animal husbandry procedures sufficient
    to care for laboratory animals in an experimental environment.
  • Knowledge of habits and appearances of laboratory animals
    sufficient to notice deviations from normal.
  • Skill in handling a variety of animals in a variety of
    situations sufficient to prevent injury or distress to the animal or self.
  • Ability to lift 50-pound bags of feed, 60-70 pound animals,
    and push 200-300 pound cage racks of animals.
  • Knowledge of techniques and ability to collect samples for
    laboratory study.
  • Skill in reading English and numbers to follow
    instructions, maintain records, and identify specific animals.
  • Skill in using basic English words and phrases to complete
    identification cards and inventory forms.
  • Ability to communicate effectively on a one-to-one basis
    using appropriate vocabulary and grammar to obtain information and
    instructions, explain changes in animal behavior and appearance, and
    communicate with supervisors and co-workers.

  • Ability to euthanize rats and mice using CO chambers, including following
    established procedures, confirming death has occurred, and appropriately
    labeling and disposing of euthanized animals, including biohazardous animals.
  • Knowledge of and ability to apply contamination control
    practices, including engineering, administrative, and procedural controls for
    pathogen containment, disinfection, and waste handling methods appropriate for
    work in biocontainment animal facilities up to BSL-2 level with BSL-3
    practices.
  • Knowledge of and ability to accurately follow all SOPs
    associated with a GLP study, including study protocol requirements and GLP
    documentation procedures.
  • Ability to participate in weekend and holiday work
    rotations and occasional overtime duties.

Preferred:

  • AALAS certification at the Assistant Laboratory Animal
    Technician level or higher.
  • Skill in operating a personal computer and working
    knowledge of Microsoft Windows applications, including Word, Outlook,
    PowerPoint, Excel, and FoxPro.
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