Principal Animal Tech.

Neurology

Full Time

77651BR

Job Summary

The Weiss Lab at the Helen Diller Cancer Center at UCSF is seeking a talented and energetic individual to provide technical support for in vivo experiments in pre-clinical mouse models for cancer. This position is critical for the proper operation of the Weiss animal colonies. The selected candidate will be responsible for daily maintenance of laboratory animals, including basic husbandry duties, health monitoring, animal tagging, specimen collection for genotyping, and colony management. Proper training in animal handling and biosafety will be provided as needed. The candidate will also have the opportunity to learn how to set up mice breeding, perform surgeries, and administer drug treatments.

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Department Description

Throughout the Department of Neurology at UCSF, our mission is to deliver superb patient care, to apply state-of-the-art translational research methods to discover the causes of, and treatments for human nervous system disorders, and to educate each generation of medical students, neurology residents and postdoctoral fellows. By fostering cross-disciplinary interactions among scientists around the world, we accelerate the pace of discovery and champion the University's global health initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED and/or Associate’s Degree in Life Sciences or related discipline.
• 1-2 years of experience with animal care and/or pre-clinical mouse models.
• Knowledge and/or proficiency in various rodent handling techniques and animal welfare.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and execute day-to-day responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated capability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary research team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Laboratory Animal Technologist certification of the AALAS
• Experience with mice surgical procedures and/or breeding small animals.
• Knowledge of mouse models of cancer, measuring tumors, and collecting tissue.

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Job Code and Payroll Title

009253 HOSP BLANK AST 1

Job Category

Research and Scientific

Bargaining Unit

American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees - Patient Care Technical Unit (AFSCME-EX)