Lab Animal Technologist / Animal Care Facility / Full Time

NATIONAL LEADERS IN PEDIATRIC CARE
Ranked among the top 10 pediatric hospitals in the nation, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) provides the best care for kids in California.

Here world-class experts in medicine, education and research work together to deliver family-centered care half a million times each year. From primary to complex critical care, more than 350 programs and services are offered, each one specially designed for children.

The CHLA of the future is brighter than can be imagined. Investments in technology, research and innovation will create care that is personal, convenient and empowering. Our scientists will work with clinical experts to take laboratory discoveries and create treatments that are a perfect match for every patient. And together, CHLA team members will turn health care into health transformation.

Join a hospital where the work you do will matter—to you, to your colleagues, and above all, to our patients and families. The work will be challenging, but always rewarding.

It’s Work That Matters.

Full Time Schedule: 8am – 4:30pm

Purpose Statement/Position Summary: Under minimal supervision by Animal Care facility (ACF) Manager, position is responsible for performing a variety of highly technical husbandry, procedural and paraveterinary services in accordance with internal standard operating procedures (SOPs). Primary responsibilities include provision of animal care, maintenance of assigned work space, provision of advanced veterinary and rodent colony management services, basic and advanced training for ACF staff and research personnel, and dispensing of controlled and non-controlled veterinary drugs. In the absence of the ACF manager, position will lead assigned work groups in daily, weekly and monthly tasks and will trouble shoot day to day issues that arise within the ACF. Position is also responsible for providing animal husbandry, including weekends and holidays, as needed. Position must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills using clinical laboratory animal health terminology and must demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook) for communications and recordkeeping. Requires advanced understanding of, and ability to utilize common animal care facility systems, including ventilated cage racks, automated watering system, cage wash equipment, anesthesia equipment and environmental monitors and the ability to train others in proper use of ACF equipment.

Minimum Qualifications/Work Experience: Required to work around various types of animals and with live cultures. A minimum of 5 years experience in In Vivo Husbandry/research experience in an AAALAC accredited facility required. 1 year Zebrafish handling and husbandry experience preferred. Rodent animal handling (injection, blood draw), health monitoring and familiarity with rodent research equipment required. Familiarity with Zebrafish husbandry and equipment preferred. Quality Assurance and Animal Care Facility Management experience preferred. Rodent colony management skills required. Ability to move heavy wheeled equipment and lift up to 30 lbs.

Education/Licensure/Certification: High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required; Biology or Animal Health Sciences Bachelor of Science preferred. AALAS Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG) certification required.

Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) is a leader in pediatric and adolescent health both here and across the globe. As a premier Magnet teaching hospital, you’ll find an environment that’s alive with learning, rooted in care and compassion, and home to thought leadership and unwavering support. CHLA is dedicated to creating hope and building healthier futures – for our patients, as well as for you and your career!

CHLA has been affiliated with the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California since 1932.

At Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, our work matters. And so do each and every one of our valued team members. Your race and ethnicity, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation and ability make you uniquely you – and that is just who we are looking for! So, bring the best of yourself and contribute to our mission in your own unique way.

Diversity inspires innovation. Our experiences, perspectives and backgrounds allow us to better serve our patients. As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate the differences of our team members.