Animal Technician provides daily care for research animals of various species. Cleans and disinfects cages and equipment. Being an Animal Technician monitors the health and well being of the animals, maintains logs of animal diet, behavior, vital signs and other data. Follows standard operating procedures and all biosafety and animal welfare regulations. Additionally, Animal Technician may perform procedures to collect samples. May transport animals to and from laboratories. Requires a high school diploma. May require Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) certification from the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) or other certification. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Animal Technician works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW The Institute of Marine Sciences (IMS) is an organized research unit whose mission is to increase knowledge of the world's oceans and inhabitants to better understand their economic importance and the impact people have on them. Through this effort, IMS maintains the responsibility to encourage, develop, and support marine research and education and does this by providing research opportunities, resources, facilities, and support for scientists within the institute and with other marine research institutions. The Pinniped Cognition and Sensory Systems Lab at Long Marine Laboratory is where we explore the inner worlds of amphibious marine mammals. Observations and experiments conducted with trained animals in our laboratory allow us to examine the perceptual and cognitive mechanisms that enable individuals to gather, organize, and use various types of information, and the physiological mechanisms that support behavioral plasticity. Observations made in the field allow us to see how perception and cognition are translated into decisions and actions. Comparative studies in both settings help us to understand how ecological, evolutionary, and life history factors have influenced different marine mammal species. More information can be found at: https://pinnipedlab.ucsc.edu/
JOB SUMMARY Under supervision of the Principal Researcher, the selected candidate will provide general assistance to the Reichmuth Lab including assistance with behavioral and physiological research paradigms, care and training of resident marine mammals, assistance with general laboratory operations and maintenance, data entry and analysis, and general administrative duties including mentoring of undergraduate volunteers in laboratory protocols. The candidate may participate in outreach and education activities.
APPOINTMENT INFORMATION Budgeted Salary: $23.53 - $24.39/hour. Salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience. Benefits Level Eligibility: Core benefits Schedule Information:
Employee Classification: Limited appointment Job End Date: 5 months from hire date, with possibility of extension Work Location: UC Santa Cruz Main Campus Union Representation: TX Union Job Code Classification: 009525 (ANML TCHN) Travel: Never or Rarely
JOB DUTIES 40% - Research Support
35% - Animal Care
15% - Laboratory Duties
10% - Education and Outreach
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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.
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