Senior Animal Technician, Westwood (DLAM)

General Information

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Work Location: Los Angeles, USA Onsite or Remote Fully On-Site Work Schedule Monday-Friday, 7:00am-4:00pm, may include weekends and holidays Posted Date 05/08/2025 Salary Range: $26.67 - 32.94 Hourly Employment Type 2 - Staff: Career Duration Indefinite Job # 24433

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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Under the direct supervision of the Area Supervisor, the Senior Animal Technician is responsible for performing routine animal husbandry tasks at an operational level. Working closely with the supervisor and receiving regular guidance, the Senior Animal Technician ensures the completion of all assigned tasks in accordance with departmental protocols. Additional assignments are delegated by the Area Supervisor on a project-by-project basis, with routine daily reviews conducted to ensure the quality and accuracy of work.

Salary: $26.67 - 32.94 Hourly

Job Qualifications

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Required:

• Working knowledge of animal husbandry procedures sufficient to care for laboratory animals in an experimental environment attested by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science at the ALAT level or higher.                                                  
• Knowledge of habits and appearances of laboratory animals sufficient to notice deviations from normal.
• Skill in handling a variety of animals in a variety of situations sufficient to prevent injury or distress to the animal or self.                         
• Ability to lift 50 pound bags of feed, 60-70 pound animals, and to push 200-300 pound cage racks of animals.            
• Knowledge of cleaning and sanitizing materials and techniques sufficient to maintain a healthful environment. 
• Skill in reading English and numbers to be able to follow instructions, maintain records and identify specific animals.
• Skill in using basic English words and phrases to complete identification cards, and inventory forms.  
• Ability to speak on a one-to-one basis using appropriate vocabulary and grammar to obtain information and instructions, explain changes in animal behavior and appearances, and to communicate with supervisors and co-workers.
• Ability to treat animals.  Must be able to treat PO, SQ and IM. Knowledge of appropriate labeling and disposal of the anim