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Principal Animal Technician
University of California - San Francisco Campus and Health | |
United States, California, San Francisco | |
December 14, 2022 | |
Principal Animal Technician IND (Neurodegenerative Dis) Full Time 68621BR Job Summary The Principal Animal Technician is critical for the proper operation of UCSF Institute for Neurodegenerative Diseases Animal Facility. The purpose of this position is to provide technical support in regard to animal care and breeding for small animal models used to study neurodegenerative diseases. The person in this position will have a critical role ensuring that animals are appropriately bred to meet the experimental needs of the investigators in the Prusiner Lab, as well as the animal care and husbandry (i.e. animal health and welfare checks, cage changing, and other husbandry related procedures). Proper training in animal handling and biosafety will be provided. Some holidays and weekends required. The Principal Animal Technician will have a critical role ensuring that daily animal health and husbandry procedures are performed. To see the salary range for this position (we recommend that you make a note of the job code and use that to look up): Please note: The compensation ranges listed online for roles not covered by a bargaining unit agreement are very wide, however a job offer will typically fall in the range of 80% - 120% of the established mid-point. An offer will take into consideration the experience of the final candidate AND the current salary level of individuals working at UCSF in a similar role. For roles covered by a bargaining unit agreement, there will be specific rules about where a new hire would be placed on the range. To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: Department Description The Institute for Neurodegenerative Diseases (IND) at UCSF is pursuing a cutting-edge blend of basic science and clinical medicine to provide outstanding care to those suffering from neurodegenerative diseases. Founded in 1999, the IND is committed to creating therapeutics that will halt diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease and dementia resulting from traumatic brain injuries. The IND is poised to make serious contributions to this struggle at the frontier of neuroscience and medicine. The mission of the Institute for Neurodegenerative Diseases is to discover causes and develop cures for these illnesses with an innovative program of basic research and clinical medicine. The IND is directed by Nobel Laureate Stanley B. Prusiner, MD. Required Qualifications
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About UCSF The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells. Pride Values UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Organization Campus Job Code and Payroll Title 009523 ANML TCHN PRN Job Category Research and Scientific, Technical & Technologist Bargaining Unit University Professional Technical Employees - Technical Unit (UPTE-TX) Employee Class Career Percentage 100% Location TBD Shift Days, Weekends Shift Length 8 Hours Additional Shift Details Typically, Monday through Friday 7am-3:30pm, Weekends and holidays depending on operational needs. |