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UC Davis has an ANML TCHN AST (Cage Wash Technician) position in the Office of Research Teaching and Research Animal Care Services (TRACS)

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Description:

Teaching and Research Animal Care Services is a “self-supporting” unit within the Office of Research that purchases, provides space for, and maintains a variety of laboratory animals used in biomedical research and teaching.

Under supervision of Animal Care Supervisor, load and unload animal cages into cage washing machines; prepare dirty and clean cages for use by the laboratory and animal husbandry staff; help to keep the cagewash facility clean; wear proper PPE. Follow all regulations set forth by federal, state and university policies. Help maintain and repair cages, accessories and equipment as requested. Provide clean cages and bedding as scheduled. Comply with all policies/regulations/laws governing the use of animals in research & teaching. Help in other cagewash areas of TRACS as assigned.

 

For Full Consideration Apply By:  10/25/22

Job ID # (JID#):  44040

Payroll Title:  ANML TCHN AST / 009526

Department:  062017 TEACHING/RES ANIMAL CARE SVC

Salary Range: $18.90/hr. - $22.48/hr. (Budgeted Salary is $18.90/hr. up to $19.19/hr.; commensurate with experience)

 

Quick Link To This Position:  https://careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psp/ucdavis/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=7&JobOpeningId=44040&PostingSeq=1

The University of Oregon is hiring a Facility Manager (reopened)

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The University of Oregon is hiring a Facility Manager for our Terrestrial Animal Care Services in Eugene, Oregon.

 

https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/530161/teacs-facility-manager

TeACS Facility Manager | Human Resources

Department: Terrestrial Animal Care Services (TeACS) Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing Salary: $55,000-$65,000 per year; Commensurate with education and experience Compensation Band: OS-OA06-Fiscal Year 2021-2022 FTE: 1.0 Application Review Begins. May 9, 2022; Open until filled. Special Instructions to Applicants

careers.uoregon.edu

 

Department Summary

Terrestrial Animal Care Services (TeACS) is responsible for managing and administering a centralized program of laboratory animal care. The functions of TeACS include daily animal care, veterinary care, research and surgical support, and training of research and technical personnel who use live animals for research or teaching. TeACS is an academic service unit (for research and teaching) which reports to the Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation (OVPRI), who promotes excellence in research at the University of Oregon.

 

Position Summary

The Facility Manager is responsible for managing the TeACS laboratory animal care program in conjunction with the TeACS Director. This position will manage day-to day operations of the animal facilities, including directly supervising technical personnel and administrative functions related to animal care.

Additional responsibilities include: maintains security of animal facilities; coordinates and provides training for research and technical staff; assists in monitoring regulatory compliance and protocol oversight; assists the attending veterinarian to observe, examine and care for sick or injured animals; oversees physical plant and equipment maintenance; provides animal-related technical assistance; and performs husbandry activities such as feeding, watering and changing cages.

 

Current Newsletter

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Current Newsletter:

Volume 14 Issue 2

*Message from the President

*One Health Collaboration

*Meet Our Members with Mickey

*Dr. Betty’s Did You Know?!

*District and Trustee Update

Congratulations to our new 2021 SVAALAS Board of Directors

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Congratulations to our new 2021 SVAALAS Board of Directors

 

We'd like to welcome our incoming SVAALAS 2021 Board of Directors! 

 

President: Emily Slocum

Vice President: Leslie Bauer

Secretary: Taylor Hunsucker

Treasurer: Rhonda Oates

Director (2nd yr): Kelly Sison

Director (1st yr): Vatthana Vongphakham

Past President: Betty Ma

 

If you're interested in getting involved with SVAALAS or have any ideas for how we can better serve our membership and educate our community about laboratory animal science we'd be happy to have you! 

Email Taylor Hunsucker at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and we'd be happy to have you join or lead a committee.

Share your knowledge with SVAALAS

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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..