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Animal Care Technician Supervisor
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Position Number: 4967105
Location: Pomona, CA
Position Type: Agriculture - Veterinary Medicine

Animal Care Technician Supervisor

Posting Number: S01423
Position Status: Full time
Campus: Western University Campus-Pomona, CA
Department: 1308-Department of Animal Care

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Classification Pay Scale
In compliance with SB 1162, Western University of Health Sciences is providing a pay scale for this position. The pay scale reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position. Within this range, the individual pay is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, and work location. Please note that the compensation details listed reflects the base salary only.

Full Salary Range
Minimum: $Minimum
Maximum $Maximum

Expected Pay Scale
Minimum: $56,160.00
Maximum: $56,160.00

Job Summary
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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Required Qualifications
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Preferred Qualifications
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Posting Date: $Posting_Date
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Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants
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Essential Job Duties

Essential Job Duties

Key Responsibilities

1. This individual serves as an essential part of the Universitys animal research program by having primary, daily contact with the research animal subjects and continuing responsibility for them.

2. Has direct access to contact respective principal investigators in case of any animal health emergencies.

3. Maintain database records and log animal husbandry; monitor and logs animal health daily.

4. Monitors, and logs animal health daily.

5. Facilitating reproduction of animals in the colony, when required.

6. Assists principal investigators with any special animal care needs in accordance with protocols, experiments, and projects.
7. Assigns work activities to less experienced Lab Animal Technicians.

8. Will lead or guide the work of student employees.

Key Responsibilities

1. Keeps facilities clean and sanitary.

2. Has a primary role as an animal facilities site supervisor on weekends and holidays, assisting the animal care manager on all weekdays.

3. Serves in a security capacity for the animal facilities during working hours.

4. With the guidance of the veterinarian aids to make decisions as to the treatment of sick animals in accord with each principal investigators needs.

5. Provides training, mentoring & work direction to junior staff, assisting with problems as necessary
6. Quality assurance for all vivariums equipment: autoclaves, cage washing, etc recording the results

Key Responsibilities

1. Develop and follow SOPs for the vivarium

2. Monitoring the vivarium sentinels including testing and ordering.

3. Receive, inspect, and put away incoming animals

4. Assist with surgeries when needed.

5. Provides coverage for the shortage of staff in husbandry operations & other areas within the facility.

6. Administers prescribed medications.

Key Responsibilities

1. Maintains accurate animal health records.

2. Provides pre-and post-surgical care of animals. Conducts daily animal health checks.

3. Establishes, monitors, and maintains non-animal supplies and animal inventories.

4. Following guidelines perform euthanasia
5. Ensuring compliance with regulations and internal policies. Orders laboratory supplies and pharmaceuticals
6. Organize workflow and ensure that employees understand their duties or delegated tasks

7. Monitor employee productivity and provide constructive feedback and coaching

8. Responsible for the development and management of a breeding colony
9. Assists with SOP preparation for procedures and training

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To apply, visit https://jobs.westernu.edu/postings/28543