The Scripps Research Institute

The Scripps Research Institute

Animal Technician IV - 06486

San Diego, CA, United States

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 2738 days ago
Clinical Laboratory TechniquesResearchCommunication

About the role

  • Over the last decades, the institute has established a lengthy track record of major contributions to the betterment of health and the human condition.
  • Thank you for your interest in working at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI's).
  • We look forward to reviewing your online application submitted through the TSRI Website.

Responsibilities

  • May document and report weekly facility QA with appropriate follow-ups.
  • Perform clinical and research related techniques such as injections, sampling of bodily fluids, tissue harvest.
  • May perform pathology and laboratory procedures such as prosection, clinical pathology and parasitology tests.
  • Maintain all pertinent records.
  • Implement specific breeding schemes of specialized rodents, establishes new matings, retires breeders, identifies pregnant animals, completes all breeding records and cards.
  • Maintain cage wash equipment including cleaning the screens, jets and manifolds.
  • Perform preventative maintenance such as descaling tanks and polishing machine.
  • Perform general housekeeping duties including but not limited to sweeping and mopping work areas and hallways.

Requirements

  • Must be able to sit or stand for several hours.
  • Must be able to bend and stoop.
  • With or without corrective lenses, must be able to see.

Benefits

  • Assist veterinary staff in training of staff on animal health observations and treatments.
  • Assist the Supervisor in ensuring daily health observations, treatments, and experimental manipulations are completed satisfactorily.
  • Communicate with research staff on issues involving animal health, breeding, or regulatory matters.
  • Assist with the health monitoring program including testing for parasites.

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