Sacramento Valley AALAS

Share your knowledge with SVAALAS

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Written by Maggie Tam

Share your knowledge and expertise with SVAALAS membership! 

 

We're looking for speakers for our monthly lecture series! These one hour presentations are offered as CEU opportunities for our members every second Wednesday of the month from 5:30-6:30pm.  We're happy to hear from a wide range of topics such as (but definitely not limited to):

 

-Research projects

-Case studies

-Information on uncommonly used laboratory animal species

-New technology and techniques

-Tips and tricks you've learned and established to keep your animals happy and produce better research results. 

 

We're happy to hear from every corner of the lab animal world. If you have something you'd be interested in presenting (or a topic you'd like to hear about), please email Taylor Hunsucker at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

 

 

Job Posting: Research Support Technician (Operations)

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Written by Maggie Tam

Research Support Technician (Operations) 

 

About City of Hope

City of Hope, an innovative biomedical research, treatment and educational institution with over 6000 employees, is dedicated to the prevention and cure of cancer and other life-threatening diseases and guided by a compassionate, patient-centered philosophy.

Founded in 1913 and headquartered in Duarte, California, City of Hope is a remarkable non-profit institution, where compassion and advanced care go hand-in-hand with excellence in clinical and scientific research. City of Hope is a National Cancer Institute designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, an alliance of the nation’s leading cancer centers that develops and institutes standards of care for cancer treatment.

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Cage Wash Supervisor or designee, is responsible for the preparation and processing of animal caging supplies, operating equipment associated with these tasks, monitoring equipment operation, maintaining equipment, and support area sanitization.

 

Key Responsibilities include:

• Removes dirty bedding from cages and prepares cages, bottles, and equipment for washing.  

• Operates washing and sterilizing equipment.  

• Delivers and distributes prepared caging equipment.

• Monitors and documents equipment operation and reports malfunction to Cage Wash Supervisor or Facilities department. 

• Performs routine and scheduled maintenance and minor equipment repair. 

• Operates associated equipment such as bottle filler, pH proportioner, and rack and hose flush stations.

• Maintains cage washing area in an organized and sanitary manner and monitors assigned work and facility support areas.

• Assists in ordering animal facility cage washing supplies and unloading and storage of vivarium supplies.

• Documents environmental conditions, machine operating conditions, and daily activities.

• Cleans and maintains animal housing and support areas as requested.  This includes floor cleaning, sanitizing halls and ceilings, and general corridor and procedure room sanitation.

• Performs duties in accordance with Center for Comparative Medicine/Animal Care Program Standard Operating Procedures and City of Hope safety policies.

• Participates in training sessions, staff meetings, and continuing education activities.

• Interacts/establishes working relationships and communicates effectively and positively with research and Animal Care Program staff.

• Attends meetings as required.

 

Follows established City of Hope and department policies, procedures, objectives, performance improvement, attendance, safety, environmental, and infection control guidelines, including adherence to the workplace Code of Conduct and Compliance Plan.  Practices a high level of integrity and honesty in maintaining confidentiality. 

 

Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. 

 

Basic education, experience and skills required for consideration:

• High School or equivalent.

• No  experience required

 

Preferred education, experience and skills:   

6 months related experience preferred 

 

City of Hope is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

 

Please apply here if interested…

https://aa067.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=10002413&lang=en

 

Save the Date: 2020 District 8 Meeting

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Written by Maggie Tam

Sacramento Valley & Northern CA Branches of AALAS Present 2020 District 8 Meeting in Sacramento, CA

 

Date: April 9-10, 2020

Location: Sheraton Grand Sacramento Hotel, 13th & J Street, Sacramento, CA

 

Join us in the capitol of California for the District 8 Meeting in 2020!

 

MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW

 

The Planning Committee is working hard to put together an exciting and educational meeting for all

 

to enjoy!

 

Click here to download link

Charles River Short Course on Laboratory Animal Science

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Written by Maggie Tam

 

The Charles River Laboratories’ Short Course is the preferred conference for laboratory animal professionals to expand their subject knowledge, network with fellow peers, and establish a professional foundation to advance their careers. This three-day conference features over 30 comprehensive and thought-provoking lectures that 95% of previous attendees found to be beneficial for their professional goals. 

 

Dates: June 24 – June 26, 2019

Location: Cape Rey Hilton Resort in Carlsbad, California

 

Discounted rates for early registration are available – sign up today at http://www.criver.com/shortcourse19