Job Description

General Information

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Work Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA
Onsite or Remote
Fully On-Site
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday, 7:00am-4:00pm, may include weekends and holidays
Posted Date
04/08/2026
Salary Range $26.74 - 31.54 Hourly
Employment Type
2 - Staff: Career
Duration
Indefinite
Job #
29890

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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Under the direct supervision of the cage wash Prin Animal Technician (PAT) and in close collaboration with the cage wash Sr. Animal Technician (SAT), the Animal Technician (AT) performs tasks associated with cage wash and supply sterilization including coordination of supply transport across different buildings on campus, as well as equipment checks and troubleshooting.

Salary Range: $26.74 - $31.54 Hourly

Job Qualifications

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All Required:

• Required to hold valid driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program
• Working knowledge of cage wash equipment included but not limited to rack and tunnel washers, bedding dispenses, bedding vacuums, water filling stations, and sterilizers
• Knowledge of safety practices in the cage wash are including but not limited to ergonomics, thermal and allergy risks.
• Knowledge of all the cage wash areas and the equipment in each of them, sufficient to organize, sort and process soiled items, and pack and sterilized (when needed) clean equipment in an efficient and safe manner.
• Ability to lift 50 pound and to push 200-300 pound cage racks of animals.
• Ability to drive a car and meet all the requirements to be allowed to drive a vehicle owned by DLAM
• Ability to communicate in English, verbally and in writing, accurately and timely
• Knowledge of cleaning and sanitizing materials and techniques sufficient to maintain a healthful environment.
• Ability to maintain records following proper documentation practices
• Computer basic knowledge and skills to complete online training sessions as well as to support the SAT/PAT on supply and equipment inventory and other information managed through data bases
• AALAS certification at Assistant Lab Animal Technician level or higher with one year of animal care experience; or high school graduation and two years of animal care experience in the care of an animal species appropriate to the particular job; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of and ability to accurately follow all SOPs, Working Instructions, Forms, Training Check list associated with the cage wash area
• Ability to participate in weekend/Holiday work rotations and occasional overtime duties.

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.