Animal Technician - Husbandry (ANML TCHN)

Under supervision of the Animal Care Supervisor, perform routine animal care tasks in the indoor
animal colony with duties that include observing animals for abnormal behavior, health monitoring,
feed animals, and clean animal rooms and cages.

Provide basic animal care, technical and experimental assistance. Provide routine animal care,
technical and experimental project support services and study support services to research
Principal Investigators (PIs), which includes performing technical laboratory animal procedures
requiring various levels of biohazard containment in the indoor nonhuman primate colony, such as
monitoring and assessing health condition
and technical procedures.

Works under minimal supervision in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, industry
standards governing animal research (NIH/OLAW/AAALAC) and all safety procedures according to NIH
standards and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Adhere to regulations, guidelines, and policies to ensure that animals are provided appropriate
care to promote physical and psychological well-being and minimize discomfort. Employee is required
to work with animals (nonhuman primates) that are either naturally or experimentally infected with
potentially hazardous infectious agents
such as HIV, SIV, Herpes B virus.

Apply By Date: September 25th 2026, by 11:59PM

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

• Six months to one year of relevant work experience in animal care or equivalent, combination of education and training.
• Work experience in performing animal care husbandry duties, which includes having considerable knowledge of the care, feeding, and handling of laboratory animals; considerable knowledge of the biology and physical characteristics of a wide variety of animals used in research and teaching.
• Experience to recognize changes in animal physical appearance or behavior, which includes the ability to recognize signs of illness or abnormality as well as to make accurate observations.
• Skills and ability to handle laboratory animals in a manner that avoids injury to self or animals, and to exercise basic principles of animal care related to disease control, pest control, sanation, and environmental enrichment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Animal Technician (ALAT) or Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) certifications or equivalent experience. Eligible to obtain certification to be certified as a laboratory Animal Technician by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) within one year from date of hire.
• Experience in specialty area such as nonhuman primate facilities, barrier, hazard containment and animal facility.
• Knowledge of NIH, OLAW, USDA regulations and AALAS practices and Protocols pertaining to primate non-human animal models.
• Skill to pay strict attention to detail and knowledge to recognize changes in animal physical appearance or behavior.
• Effective communications skills (written and oral) to convey complex technical issues to Colony Management and academic research professional that include skills in customer service and have a collaborative attitude.
• Skills and ability to follow oral and written instructions given by shift supervisors, manager, and/or faculty/researchers.

Key Responsibilities

• 65% - Routine Animal Care
• 25% - Provide Technical Support & Assistance
• 10% - Development of Technical Skills/Experimental Assistance

Department Overview

The California National Primate Research Center, CNPRC at UC Davis, is an Organized Research Unit
that conducts interdisciplinary research programs on significant human health problems where
non-human primates is the animal of choice. In addition to its major efforts in the area of
research, the CNPRC is also committed to both UC Davis
and NIH missions of teaching and service.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $27.07/hr. - $31.87/hr.
• Salary Frequency: Bi-weekly
• Salary Grade: STEPS
• UC Job Title: ANML TCHN
• UC Job Code: 009525
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Staff: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100%
• Shift (Work Schedule): Manager will advise
• Location: Davis
• Union Representation: TX-Technical Professionals
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• This position is 100% on-site

Benefits

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility by visiting or or .

• High quality and low-cost to choose from to fit your family's needs
• UC pays for and coverage for you and your family
• for eligible employees including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans
• Supplemental insurance offered including , , , , accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity
• , , and for eligible employees
• and Family Care discounts and resources
• to support thriving in all aspects of employee's lives
• On-site including access to free mental health services
• Generous amount of paid Holidays annually as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Staff Education Reimbursement Program for eligible employees
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• and for eligible employees

Physical Demands

• Standing - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Walking - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Sitting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

Environmental Demands

• Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Loud noise levels - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Marked changes in humidity or temperature - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Microwave/Radiation - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Extreme Temperatures - Never 0 Hours
• Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Communication skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours