Job description

Northern California Institute for Research and Education (NCIRE) is the leading nonprofit research institute in the United States devoted to advancing Veterans health research. NCIRE is part of one of the world’s most dedicated and successful Veterans care communities, pioneering new treatments and understandings of military medicine and care.

Along with our partners at the San Francisco VA Health Care System and the University of California, San Francisco, we are working to discover and develop effective, safe, and practical treatments for military injuries and diseases affecting Veterans. Through new technologies, novel scientific insights, and international clinical collaborations, we strive to set a new standard of health care research for Veterans and military personnel.

Position Definition:

Under general supervision of the Director of Animal Care or Health Care Technicians, has responsibility for support for health care and/or environmental control activities and work directly related to the collection, receiving, housing, and handling, evaluation, breeding, nutrition, treatment, and disposition of a wide variety of animals. Supports the Director and other staff in such areas as husbandry, management, and disease recognition.

Essential Functions:

• Routine husbandry for rodents
• Assist with cage washing and other equipment
• Maintain food and bedding, unloading storage and stacking
• Routine maintenance of ventilated caging components (i.e., filters, etc.)
• Assists Director and Health Care Technicians in ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations
• Routine cleaning, sweeping, and mopping of facility.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

· A minimum of 1-2 years related experience.

· High school diploma, GED or combination of education and experience.

· A basic knowledge of para-veterinary procedures

· Effective oral and written communication skills with all levels of personnel

· Position requires ability to lift minimum of 50 lbs.

Please directly apply by cutting and pasting the below link into your browser. Any applications submitted through this job website will not be considered. All interested candidates must only apply using the link below to be considered.

https://recruiting.ultipro.com/NOR1032NCIRE/JobBoard/82cac330-9aa5-417d-9b64-568d383f4ea0/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=167da002-fb46-4da6-8843-d0c4f356f2df

Or apply by visiting us at www.ncire.organd apply for ANIMA001313 Animal Care Technician.

Northern California Institute for Research and Education (NCIRE) is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Per San Francisco's Fair Chance Ordinance, Northern California Institute for Research and Education (NCIRE) will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories

• Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.

The current pay range for this position is $19.66-$24.16 per hour.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.66 - $24.16 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: One location

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