Animal Technician - Reichmuth Lab

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The IRD for this job is: 2/10/2026

ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZ

UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It's known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus's DNA. That playful, bold spirit still thrives today, all on a campus renowned as among the most beautiful in the world.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The Institute of Marine Sciences (IMS) is an organized research unit whose mission is to increase knowledge of the world's oceans and inhabitants to better understand their economic importance and the impact people have on them. Through this effort, IMS maintains the responsibility to encourage, develop, and support marine research and education and does this by providing research opportunities, resources, facilities, and support for scientists within the institute and with other marine research institutions.

The Pinniped Cognition and Sensory Systems Lab at Long Marine Laboratory is where we explore the inner worlds of amphibious marine mammals. Observations and experiments conducted with trained animals in our laboratory allow us to examine the perceptual and cognitive mechanisms that enable individuals to gather, organize, and use various types of information, and the physiological mechanisms that support behavioral plasticity.

Observations made in the field allow us to see how perception and cognition are translated into decisions and actions. Comparative studies in both settings help us to understand how ecological, evolutionary, and life history factors have influenced different marine mammal species.

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JOB SUMMARY

Under supervision of the Principal Researcher, the Animal Technician will provide general assistance to the Reichmuth Lab including assistance with behavioral and physiological research paradigms, care and training of resident marine mammals, assistance with general laboratory operations and maintenance, data entry and analysis, and general administrative duties including mentoring of undergraduate volunteers in laboratory protocols. The candidate may participate in outreach and education activities.

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Budgeted Salary: $24.45/hourly.

Benefits Level Eligibility: Core benefits

Schedule Information:

• Part-time, Variable
• Percentage of Time: 50%, 20 Hours per Week
• Days of the Week:
  Monday to Sunday to ensure animal coverage. Schedule to be confirmed with supervisor
• Shift Includes:
  Day

Employee Classification: Limited appointment

Job End Date: 5 months from date of hire with possibility of extension

Work Location: Long Marine Laboratory, Ocean Health Building

Union Representation: TX Union

Job Code Classification: 009525 (ANML TCHN)

Travel: Never or Rarely

JOB DUTIES

40% - Research Support

• Enter and analyze behavioral, physiological, and animal care data using Microsoft Excel, File Maker Pro, Graph Pad, Expedata, and spectrographic analysis software. Assist with setting up and running ongoing experiments in the laboratory.

35% - Animal Care

• Provide animal care support for resident marine mammals, including diet…