Job Summary
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Under the direction of the Animal Care Supervisor 2, provide supervision of staff in the Infectious Animal Care Unit, and oversee their daily colony assignments supporting technical laboratory animal services for PIs and their research teams in the indoor colony.
Infectious animal care performs a wide range of experimental procedures to PI's ranging from research discipline across the CNPRC (neuroscience and behavior, infectious diseases, reproductive sciences and respiratory diseases). Supervise technicians, which includes hiring, assigning work, conducting performance evaluations of assigned staff, and handling corrective action up to a Letter of Warning.
Oversee the daily workflow and distribution of work orders for colony operations and PI research support staff assignments, which includes performing work orders for experimental projects, indoor colony preventative health activities (morning/afternoon health management), breeding, animal training and conditioning, and animal transportation offsite and/or indoor relocations. Provide daily management of colony preventive health care activities and care programs and assure regulatory compliance with GLP standards and the implementation of infection control practices. Work with PIs to develop new lab animal technical and experimental procedures and train technicians in those new procedures, IACUC protocols, and SOPs. Assure quality and control and assurance of all work performed and services (work order activities) meet faculty and researchers research support needs and assist all aspects of indoor colony animal care and husbandry workflows to assure ongoing regulated care and welfare of non-human primates used in biomedical research.
Day-to-day responsibilities also include environmental maintenance, and monitoring in support of colony operations, employee training and safety, and assist in compliance management, in addition to performing Senior-level Animal Technician tasks: Provide research technical support by assigning/responding to scheduled colony and experimental work orders, performing routine animal care and administering IM injections, performing venipuncture, sample collection of nonhuman primates, and to recognize changes in physical appearance or abnormal behavior of nonhuman primates. Hand catch capture and restrain primates. Chair train primates to sit in restraint chair for technical procedures. Assuring technical support activities with experimental procedures are completed with quality assurance. Employee may be required to work with animals/tissue that is infected with HIV/SIV virus, and other experimentally used agents. Apply By Date 12/26/2025 at 11:59pm Qualifications Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position
- AALAS certification at the LAT or LATG level or equivalent experience in working with nonhuman primates in performing experimental procedures.
- Bachelor's degree in animal sciences and / or equivalent experience / training.
- Experience in the concepts of applied program operations management in animal care, husbandry, and compliance monitoring management.
- Experience in supervising daily operations of animal husbandry activities and assigning related work, training, and technical support; Supervisory experience that includes, recruitment and selection, training, directing and evaluating subordinate staff work performance, taking necessary and appropriate corrective action, and facilitating positive performance management strategies and discipline to effectively train and manage technical staff in a large research and animal facility to include combination of supporting complex research animal work environment, project management, and customer service in the implementation of animal care and procedures.
- Experience in applied basic biology, preventative health management practices, infection control management, and research practices in the implementation of IACUC lab animal science protocols and SOPs governing the use of teaching/research animals; Experience and training in biosafety conditions level 1-3. Animal care experience to include experience in specialized housing techniques and working with complex animal models such as non-human primates; Experience recognizing changes in animal physical appearance or behavior; Experience assessing the condition of animals and making the appropriate judgment to determine when an animal requires veterinary attention.
- Applied knowledge of regulations pertaining to husbandry of research animals including UC campus policy and procedures, USDA and AAALAC.
- Journey-level knowledge and experience as a Senior Animal Technician, including technical expertise in all areas of primate husbandry, experimental procedures, quarantine, animal laboratory safety, health, handling techniques, and breeding programs and training in administering IM injections, standard dosing procedures including IM, SUBQ, ID and performing venipuncture and sample collection of nonhuman primates as well as biohazard containment procedures necessary for performance in BioSafety Level (BSL) 2 or 3 indoor facility.
- Applied knowledge of State and federal laws related to animal care; Applied knowledge of animal shipping conventions and quarantine requirements; Familiarity with the different types of diagnostics available for infectious diseases.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience handling and training primates, including capture and physical restraint of macaques. Experience in performing both complex and advanced animal technical support and para veterinary techniques including injections and administering medications.
- Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with subordinates, peers, supervisor, investigators, UCD support services staff, research staff and veterinarians. Business writing skills to compose reports, business letters, and required correspondence for all personnel matters. Knowledge of Primate Center's Standard Operating Procedures to record data in compliance with Good Laboratory Practice Guidelines. Skills to capture animals
Key Responsibilities
- 50% - Staff Supervision
- 20% - Husbandry & Preventive Healthcare
- 20% - Experimental Support
- 10% - Regulatory & Compliance Management
Department Overview The California National Primate Research Center (CNPRC) is an Organized Research Unit that conducts interdisciplinary research programs on significant human health related problems where nonhuman primates are the animal models of choice. In addition to its major efforts in the area of research, the CNPRC is also committed to its missions of teaching and service. POSITION INFORMATION
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- High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
- UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
- Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
- Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
- WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
- On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
- Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
- Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here
Physical Demands
- Standing - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Walking - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Sitting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Lifting/Carrying over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Environmental Demands
- Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Loud noise levels - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Marked changes in humidity or temperature - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Microwave/Radiation - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Mental Demands
- Sustained attention and concentration - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Complex problem solving/reasoning - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Ability to organize & prioritize - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Communication skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Numerical skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Constant Interaction - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Customer/Patient Contact - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
Work Environment UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.
This position is subject to Medical Surveillance procedures and review in accordance with Federal and State Laws and Regulations and University Policy. TB test or chest x-ray, blood sample, counseling/orientation interview with Occupational Medicine is required before employment and annually thereafter. -Perform assigned duties in BioSafety Level (BSL) 1, 2, or 3 facility where nonhuman primates may be either naturally or experimentally infected with potentially hazardous infectious agents such as HIV, SIV, Dengue, or Herpes B virus. Employee is personally responsible for following health and safety guidelines/instructions Required to wear protective clothing and respirator in circumstances that require personal protection from infectious diseases and animals. Work indoors and outdoors on uneven ground daily throughout the year, including rain, warmer to hot temperatures, or cold weather that is consistent with Northern California climate. Restricted vacation during peak workload periods. Work irregular shifts, extended hours, occasional weekends, holidays, and evenings on short notice. California National Primate Research Center employees are directly or indirectly engaged in the performance of work on Federal or State contracts and grants as well as periodically come into contact with controlled substances; and are expected to abide by the UC Policy on Substance Abuse, the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, and the State Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1990. Special Requirements - Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position
- This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment
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University of California - Davis
vision insurance, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, long term disability, tuition reimbursement
Dec 13, 2025