Animal Technician

Yoh is hiring an Animal Technician for our San Francisco Bay Area client. In the Animal tech role, you will support the research programs of the faculty by providing all services associated with the care and use of laboratory animals including the purchasing/receiving, daily care and monitoring of the health of all species. Seeking candidates with experience working with marmosets, chinchillas, swine, sheep, or rabbits, as well as experience in ABSL-2 environments.IndustryClinical ResearchLocationSan Francisco, Ca (Parnassus)Shift: M-F 7:00 am - 4:00 pmCompensation$20 - $23 DOEResponsibilities Daily maintenance of vivarium facilities, under general supervision.Animal care, room sanitation, record keeping and minor equipment maintenance Change cages/racks, clean primary enclosures per schedule, feed and water different species of animals Always handle animals humanely and with care. Mistreatment can result in severe, negative employment consequences.Monitor room conditions for temperature, humidity, and sanitation. Report conditions outside of set ranges to your Supervisor/Principal Technician.Prepare animal cages for transportation between Vivarium's/ facilities.Perform cage wash duties as neededConduct all activities according to federal, state, AAALAC, and Facility requirements and regulations, including BSL 2 and higher areas.Assist in the training of new employees and act as area leader of Assistant Animal Technicians.Lifting/ loading and pushing 60lbsQualificationsExperience working with marmosets, chinchillas, swine, sheep, or rabbitsExperience in ABSL-2 environments1 year of animal handling or lab animal sanitation equipment operations experience Ability to communicate animal health information to appropriate personnel, maintain legible records for permanent statusSome computer skills (email, scan barcodes, timesheets and online training)Capacity to learn and assume responsibility for the routine animal caretaking functions Able to effectively and efficiently work well with other team-members in a high-throughput, dynamic, and physically demanding environmentAbility to effectively follow Standard Operating Procedures as it relates to Environmental Health and Safety procedures (i.e. proper use of Personal Protective Equipment)Physical Demands: requires standing, walking, squatting, bending, waist twisting, kneeling, crawling, lifting up to 20 lbs., carrying/pulling up to 60 lbs., pushing over 60 lbs.IND-SPGEstimated Min Rate$20.00Estimated Max Rate$23.00What's In It for You?We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh's network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh's extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh's vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)MetLife Voluntary BenefitsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)401K Retirement Savings PlanDirect Deposit & weekly epayrollReferral Bonus ProgramsCertification and training opportunitiesNote: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. 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