Animal Care Associate

Fortis Life Sciences•Conroe, TX

20h•$17 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Fortis Life Sciences is seeking an Animal Care Associate to work onsite in Montgomery, Texas. The role is suited to someone interested in animal care, veterinary support, or life sciences. As part of a team, the associate helps maintain clean, safe, and quality living conditions and housing for animals on the property. Work includes sanitation, animal handling and blood collection, health observations, equipment operation, and facility and grounds upkeep. The associate follows instructions and established protocols and promptly communicates animal health concerns. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with rotating overtime and weekend work as needed. The position involves standing for extended periods, handling feed bags weighing more than 50 pounds, pushing or pulling loaded dollies weighing approximately 200 pounds, and working outdoors in all seasons. Fortis Life Sciences describes its mission as “Pursuing a Healthier World by Creating Tomorrow’s Science Today” and its values as Excellence, Customer First, Integrity, Trust, and Entrepreneurship.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Willingness to be trained in basic animal care, including recognizing signs of sickness or injury.
Willingness to be trained in safe animal-handling and blood-collection practices.
Willingness to be trained in safe tool and equipment operation.
Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, coworkers, and the health team.
Ability to follow instructions and established procedures.
Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
Ability to stand for extended periods, including throughout the workday.
Ability to lift and handle feed bags weighing more than 50 pounds.
Ability to push or pull loaded dollies weighing approximately 200 pounds.
Ability to work outdoors in all seasons.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in animal care.
Prior experience with minor plumbing and/or heavy machinery.

Responsibilities

Clean and maintain animal housing, facilities, and property using appropriate tools and equipment to maintain safe, orderly living conditions.
Learn and apply safe animal-handling techniques and blood-collection practices, including safe work around needles and blood.
Observe animals for signs of illness, injury, or abnormal conditions and promptly report concerns to the health team.
Learn to safely operate assigned equipment and assist with minor plumbing, grounds, and equipment work when qualified.
Follow directions and protocols, communicate effectively, and work cooperatively with the team to provide excellent animal care.
Maintain the assigned work schedule and participate in rotating overtime as required.