Senior Animal Technician

NeuSrg-General

Full Time

83298BR

Job Summary

The UCSF Brain Tumor Center Preclinical Therapeutic Testing Core generates brain tumor-bearing animals and conducts preclinical anti-tumor agent trials for both UCSF investigators and external non-UCSF clients. The Core offers a variety of brain tumor models and complete set of services that include consultation regarding preclinical experimental design, establishing brain tumor models, administration of experimental agents, monitoring tumor growth and interpretation of experimental results.

The Senior Animal Technician will assist intracranial surgeries for establishing preclinical orthotopic models in rodents, assist monitor tumor growth using IVIS imaging machine and acquire and input imaging data. The individual will perform animal monitoring, administer agents via intraperitoneal injection, oral gavage, tail vein injection and subcutaneous injection, and mouse irradiation to experimental animals, and animal euthanasia.

Prior familiarity with laboratory mice is a required, and a willingness to learn new techniques and surgical procedures are expected.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

The salary range for this position is $23.87 - $29.55 (Hourly Rate).

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Department Description

The Department of Neurological Surgery at UCSF is home to leading physicians and scientists dedicated to treating patients with neurosurgical disorders and to the search for better therapies and cures. Our mission is to provide the best clinical care to our patients, investigate the most promising advances in neuroscience research, and train tomorrow's leaders in neurosurgery.

We are recognized by U.S News & World Report to be the #3 hospital for neurosurgery and neurology services in the country. We have neurosurgery services at all major hospitals in the San Francisco Bay Area, providing a full range of exceptional neurosurgical subspecialty care.

Our residency program is ranked #1 in the nation by Doximity and we are consistently the #1 NIH-funded neurosurgery program in the nation.

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from high school, completion of training equivalent to the Laboratory Animal Technician certification of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS), and two years of animal care experience; or high school graduation and three years of animal care experience in the care of animal species appropriate to the particular job; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position
• Knowledge of rodent anatomy
• Knowledge of use of Microsoft Excel and Word Software
• Knowledge of percentage calculation
• Strong organizational skill
• Excellent verbal and written communication skill

Preferred Qualifications

• Mouse handling

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.

Organization

Campus

Job Code and Payroll Title

009524 ANML TCHN SR

Job Category

Research and Scientific, Technical & Technologist

Bargaining Unit

University Professional Technical Employees - Technical Unit (UPTE-TX)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

San Francisco, CA

Campus

Mission Bay (SF)

Work Style

Fully On-Site

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

M-F, occasional work needed on Weekends and Holidays to equal 40 hours/week