Animal Technician

Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team.

Job Title: Animal Technician

Location(s): San Francisco, CA


Job Summary:
A research laboratory department is seeking an Animal Technician with hands-on animal husbandry experience to support daily animal care and facility operations. The ideal candidate will have experience working with laboratory animals and be comfortable performing routine husbandry activities in a research environment.

Experience working in an ABSL-2 environment is highly desirable and may be required as responsibilities expand.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform daily animal husbandry and routine animal care activities.
• Clean, sanitize, and maintain animal housing areas, cages, equipment, and related facilities.
• Monitor animal health and well-being and report any abnormalities or concerns.
• Handle and restrain laboratory animals in accordance with established procedures.
• Maintain accurate animal care and facility records.
• Follow established SOPs, safety procedures, and institutional animal care requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant animal care environment.
• Assist with facility maintenance and other operational duties as assigned.
• Support animal care activities at alternate locations, including Mission Bay, when needed.
• Follow appropriate PPE, biosafety, and infection-control procedures.
• Potentially support work within ABSL-2 environments as required.

Required Qualifications:

• Previous experience in animal husbandry, laboratory animal care, veterinary support, agriculture, or a related field.
• Ability to work an early morning schedule, Monday through Friday.
• Ability to perform physically demanding duties, including lifting, cleaning, standing, and repetitive activities.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established procedures and protocols.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with laboratory animals.
• Experience in an ABSL-2 or other controlled biosafety environment.
• Familiarity with laboratory animal care practices, PPE, and biosafety procedures.
• Experience working in a research, laboratory, veterinary, or animal-care facility.

Schedule:

• Monday–Friday, 8-hour shifts; start time between 6:00 AM and 7:00 AM.

Work Location:

• Primarily onsite at Parnassus; may be required to provide coverage at Mission Bay as needed

Important Requirement:
Full medical clearance is required for all candidates, regardless of whether the position is onsite, hybrid, or remote.

Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.