Research Support Technician, Animal Breeding

Join the forefront of groundbreaking research at City of Hope where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. Our dedicated and compassionate faculty and staff are driven by a common mission: Contribute to innovative approaches in predicting, preventing, and curing diseases, shaping the future of medicine through cutting-edge research.

We're in search of a Research Support Technician - Animal Breeding to join our Animal Care Program team.

The Research Support Technician is responsible for performing tasks and procedures associated with managing the production of research animal breeding colonies, including mating, weaning, animal identification, tissue biopsy, data collection, and communication with researchers using these services.

As a successful candidate, you will:

• Monitor animal health and report any signs of illness or distress.

• Maintain clean cages, ensure food and water availability, and support overall animal well-being.

• Follow breeding plans, wean and separate litters, perform tissue biopsies, and animal identification.

• Accurately document breeding and husbandry activities; respond to researcher inquiries.

• Monitor and report environmental conditions and equipment issues in animal rooms.

• Clean and sanitize animal holding areas and support spaces regularly.

• Perform weekly animal census, reconcile discrepancies, and manage animal transfers.

• Assist with procedures including restraint, sample collection, and humane euthanasia.

Your qualifications should include

• High School or equivalent.

• No animal breeding experience required; 2 or more years of experience working in a laboratory animal care or veterinary technician position or related field.

Required Certification/Licensure:

• AALAS ALAT certification (or obtained within 12 months of hire).

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

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