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Vote for SVAALAS' Swing into Science entry on Facebook!

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Written by Robert Favorite

SVAALAS has entered the AALAS foundation's "swing into science" decorating competition! The AALAS foundation is celebrating the contributions animals make to biomedical research and use it as a fundraiser to continue to share information about laboratory animal science with the public!

 Sarah Hazeltine did a great job taking on the decorating this year. Visit the link below to vote for our entry to win the "fan favorite" category! Thanks to Kelly Sison and Leslie Bauer for collaborating on the design process as well! 

https://www.facebook.com/aalasfoundation/photos/a.4507973395927879/4576173279107890/

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UC Davis has An ANML CARE SUPV 1 (Vivarium Supervisor) position

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Written by Robert Favorite

 An ANML CARE SUPV 1 (Vivarium Supervisor) position in the Office of Research, Mouse Biology Program has been posted for recruitment.:

Brief Description:

Under general supervision, responsible for the provision of animal care and technical support for a large scale mutant mouse vivarium. This includes colony management in a high health status, barrier facility. Act as Direct Supervisor for Colony Managers, Husbandry/support staff and student employees within the vivarium. Maintain mouse colonies including all aspects of breeding, timed breeding, pre-weaning, weaning, aging and sexing and retiring for mouse colonies. Oversee the work of staff within the vivarium. Observe and report clinical health deviations. Describe phenotypes and collect and submit samples for proper genotyping. Interpret genotyping results to select the proper mice for breeding and shipment. Support importation/rederivation, assist reproduction and requests including identification and recording of various stages of reproduction (estrus selection, vaginal plug identification, palpation of pups), chimera identification, superovulation injections. Perform basic husbandry skills including transport of clean and dirty supplies, room environmental checks, cage servicing (change, feed and water, age and wean), animal welfare observations (health/deviant reporting) and animal health (sentinel program and routine health selection). Entry of colony management data into several computerized formats; communicate colony updates to supervisor, MBP core lab supervisors, UCD investigators and off- site clients on routine basis.

For Full Consideration Apply By:  Tuesday, 10/12/2021

Job ID:  24828

Payroll Title:  ANML CARE SUPV 1 (Vivarium Supervisor)

Department:  061848 - OR Mouse Biology Program

Salary Range:   $54,400/yr. to $109,200/yr. (Budgeted Salary is $54,400/yr. to $65,900/yr.)

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=24828&PostingSeq=1

UC Davis has An Animal Technician (vivarium assistant) position

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Written by Robert Favorite

 An ANML TCHN (Vivarium Assistant) for the Office of Research Mouse Biology Program has been posted for recruitment.

Brief Description:

 Under supervision, provide animal husbandry and general housekeeping in the vivarium. Perform basic operator equipment maintenance and repair. Transport supplies throughout the Mouse Biology Program Facility and campus. Assist other vivarium personnel with laboratory duties..

For Full Consideration Apply By:  Tuesday, 10/19/2021

Job ID:  24780

Payroll Title:  ANML TCHN

Department:  061848 - OR Mouse Biology Program

Salary Range:   $18.35/hr. - $21.83/hr. 

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=24780&PostingSeq=1 

BioMarin has a Scientific Manager position

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 is seeking an experienced Scientific Manager with a strong background and understanding of genetic engineering of rodent models, experience with vivarium and animal program (IACUC) administration, and experience in in vivo bio methods.  The successful candidate will serve as the centralized single point of contact and resident expert in the procurement, production, tracking and project management of all rodent colonies used for research and early development and assist in project management of animal program functions (IACUC support, training, document tracking).   This candidate should have a strong understanding of genetics and genetic modification methods (Transgenics, vector mediated knockout/knock in/knockdown, CRISPR), characterizing animal models, experience with the breeding and tracking of rodent colonies, and experience with animal program functions (IACUC function and administration). 

 For more information and to apply go to https://careers.biomarin.com/job/san-rafael/scientific-manager-genetic-models-in-vivo-program/5804/15216113264