Staff Research Associate

Why join us? Competitive Salary$$

Stellar Benefits: (Medical, Dental Vision, Life Insurance) Flexible Schedule Job Stability Career growth The position offers a competitive salary If you are passionate, thrive in a fast-paced environment and are ready to take your career to the next level, we would love to hear from you. Job Details Job Details: We are seeking an experienced Consulting Staff Research Associate II to join our team at the Laboratory Animal Resource Center (LARC). This is a full-time position, Monday to Friday, from 7 AM to 4 PM, based at our Parnassus Avenue facility. This role involves providing basic veterinary assessment and care for rodents and other species to facilitate daily operations of the animal health and welfare, and research support programs. The successful candidate must have a bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Please note that this position does not require previous animal experience, nor are we looking for candidates with PhDs or Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degrees.

Responsibilities: Conduct animal health surveillance for rodents and other species as assigned Communicate lab and health information to researchers Support website function Participate in rodent sentinel health or similar programs Draft SOP’s Provide training to Lab or LARC staff Perform necropsy techniques and other diagnostic or clinical diagnostic techniques Perform administrative tasks as needed by LARC Assist LARC’s animal health and rodent health programs and support LARC veterinarians and UCSF research projects.

Qualifications: Demonstrated ability to independently analyze lab reports, summarize findings and communicate results to veterinarians, researchers, and others Excellent organizational, computer, and technical skills for database management, file maintenance, spreadsheets, and word processing Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write standard operating procedures, communicate rodent health issues and reports, and discuss rodent diagnostic procedures & diseases, and standard treatments Valid California Driver’s license and participation in the California DMV’s Pull Notice System required Physical ability to bend, squat, kneel, stand, reach above shoulder level, move on hard surfaces for up to 7 hours/day, push and pull heavy objects, and safely move and/or lift heavy loads Ability to review data, research protocols, or other written documents and provide guidance or training to research groups or LARC units Either possess or have demonstrated aptitude for quickly obtaining a working knowledge of regulations and animal welfare requirements Mandatory participation in the department’s occupational health monitoring program and pre-employment medical evaluation is required. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy