UC Merced has an Assistant Animal Technician or Animal Technician

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Written by Robert Favorite

Link to Job Posting:  https://careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psp/ucm/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_SCHJOB&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=25

Hiring Range

Assistant Animal Technician: $18.90/hr

Animal Technician: $22.37/hr

Job Closing Date

Initial applicant review will begin on or around February 27th, 2023. Posting will remain open until filled.

This union position is represented by the bargaining unit UPTE: Technical - TX.

About the Job

This position will serve as the main point of contact for all aquatic users at UC Merced. Aquatic duties will count towards 80% of the position and terrestrial duties will be 20% of the position. The technician will mainly be providing routine care and husbandry of aquatic species including zebrafish, lampreys, and cephalopods. Husbandry duties for both aquatic and terrestrial species include feeding, water exchanges, cleaning, and health monitoring. The technician will also provide support to the aquatic labs as needed. The incumbent will also work closely with staff and researchers to develop and modify standard operating procedures, and husbandry practices and incorporate new technologies which will promote the high-quality, cost-effective operation of the aquatic program. Interacting with faculty, staff, researchers, and other teams to provide high-quality, responsive animal care services is a must. The daily operations include maintaining accurate records including room logs, health reports, animal census, and other records involving both aquatic and terrestrial species as needed. Weekend and holiday work will be required, and will be on a rotational schedule. Our ideal candidate will have prior experience with aquatic animals and a basic understanding of system maintenance relating to aquaculture systems.

SVAALAS 2023 Award Recipients

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Written by Robert Favorite

RSVP Now! SVAALAS Awards Banquet Friday February 3rd

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Written by Robert Favorite

We're so excited to be gathering in person again for our 2023 banquet!

Please join us Friday, February 3rd from 5:30-9pm at the Davis Veteran's Memorial Center (203 E 14th st, Davis, CA 95616). Please RSVP by 1/25/23 so we can get an accurate head count to our caterer. 

Highlights of the night include: 

• Vendor fair featuring a scavenger hunt for additional raffle tickets
• Dinner and drinks
• Dessert potluck
• Award presentation
• Keynote speaker
• Raffle prizes! 

To RSVP, please fill out this form or email Taylor Hunsucker at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Payment can be made at the door via cash or check or via PayPal using the button below.

Link to RSVP Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8kFAK76mZb1zvBAKx8-J9pr3X5HeRTO3yvh5MJyvPkHJPZQ/viewform

Awards Banquet

Member $10.00 USD Non-Member $20.00 USD Vendor/Display Table $100.00 USD Vendor Donation level 1 $50.00 USD Vendor Donation level 2 $100.00 USD Vendor Donation level 3 $200.00 USD Vendor Donation level 4 $300.00 USD Vendor Donation level 5 $400.00 USD Vendor Donation level 6 $500.00 USD

Tickets will be $10 for SVAALAS members and $20 for guests. Raffle tickets will be available for purchase at the door via cash or check:

• $1: 1 ticket
• $5: 6 tickets
• $10: 15 tickets 

If you have any questions or would like to donate to our raffle prizes/ participate in the vendor fair, please contact Taylor Hunsucker at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

2023 SVAALAS Awards Banquet

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Written by Robert Favorite

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