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UC Davis has an ANML CARE SUPV 1 (Animal Care Supervisor) position in the Office of Research Teaching and Research Animal Care Services (TRACS)

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Written by Robert Favorite

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Under the direction of the campus Attending Veterinarian, TRACS ensures humane care and use of animals used in teaching and research and is a leader in UC Davis’ Animal Care Program. TRACS is dedicated to helping conduct animal experiments in accordance with the highest scientific and ethical principles and assisting with the advancement of scientific knowledge and the future of research goals set forth by the University of California and the UC Davis campus.

Under direction of the Teaching and Research Animal Care Services (TRACS) Director of Operations, provide independent research and technical support as a vivarium supervisor including determining personnel schedules and assignments, ensure daily humane care of animals used for research and teaching, staff supervision, and provide ongoing training. Coordinate workflow and perform various administrative functions including but not limited to, maintaining monthly logs and room records, and recharge and billing support functions. Design or modify animal facilities for feeding, watering and restraining animals. Plan and/or assist with breeding programs for production colonies; maintain current census and facility safety standards and ensure adherence to SOPs.

For Full Consideration Apply By:  10/26/22

Job ID # (JID#):  44113

Payroll Title:  ANML CARE SUPV 1 / 006250 

Department:  062017 TEACHING/RES ANIMAL CARE SVC

$59,300.00/yr. - $112,500.00/yr. (Budgeted Salary is $59,300/yr. - $62,145/yr.; 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=44113&PostingSeq=1

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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Written by Robert Favorite

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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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Written by Robert Favorite

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

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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Written by Robert Favorite

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