IND (Neurodegenerative Dis)

Full Time

78139BR

Job Summary

This position is critical for the proper operation of the Animal Facility. The purpose of this position is to provide technical support in regard to animal care and for small animal models used to study neurodegenerative diseases. The person in this position will have a critical role ensuring that animals are appropriately monitored to meet the experimental needs of the investigators in the Prusiner Lab, as well as the animal care and husbandry (i.e. animal health and welfare checks, cage changing, and other husbandry related procedures). Proper training in animal handling and biosafety will be provided. Some holidays and weekends required. The person in this position will have an important role in ensuring that daily animal health and husbandry procedures are performed.

Note: This position requires a physical/health screening.


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Department Description

The UCSF Institute for Neurodegenerative Diseases is entirely dedicated to research on neurodegenerative diseases such as multiple systems atrophy, chronic traumatic encephalopathy, and Alzheimer's. Its animal facility houses one of the largest colony of animals involved in prion disease research in the world. It is also one of the largest transgenic facilities dedicated to a single group of diseases. It produces over 10,000 transgenic animals per year carrying diverse modifications of a single gene or multiple genes at once. Our mission is to find currently non-existent cures for these debilitating neurodegenerative diseases affecting large segments of the population. Our entire staff is dedicated to this mission, operating on the cutting-edge of science, while maintaining the highest standards of animal care and welfare. The IND is directed by Nobel Laureate Stanley Prusiner, MD.

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from high school, completion of training equivalent to the Asst Laboratory Animal Technician certificate of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS); and one year of animal care experience; or high school graduation and two years of animal care experience in the care of animal species appropriate to the particular job; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledges and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.
• Ability to effectively and efficiently work well with other team-members in a high-throughput, dynamic, and physically-demanding environment
• Ability to effectively follow Standard Operating Procedures as it relates to Environmental Health and Safety procedures (i.e. proper use of Personal Protective Equipment)

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with biomedical research and animal models of disease
• Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) certification

License/Certification

• Valid California Driver's License

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Organization

Campus

Job Code and Payroll Title

009525 ANML TCHN

Job Category

Research and Scientific

Bargaining Unit

University Professional Technical Employees - Technical Unit (UPTE-TX)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

TBD

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

Typically, Monday through Friday 7am-3:30pm, Weekends and holidays depending on operational needs.