Animal Care Technician I

Taconic Biosciences, Inc. • Town of East Greenbush, NY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Taconic Biosciences is seeking Animal Care Technicians to join our dedicated operations team at our Rensselaer, NY site. Our animal care team is passionate about the Taconic mission, collaborative, energetic and positive. Animal Care Technicians begin with Taconic Biosciences as an Animal Care Technician 1 in our dedicated training program, learning Taconic processes and the basics of animal husbandry. Through the completion of training, Animal Care Technicians will progress through their career into Animal Care Technician 2, Animal Care Technician 3, and up to a Senior Specialist level! Your growth is based on skills and behaviors you obtain and apply to your everyday work and your manager will support you through regular check ins, ensuring you have the support you need to succeed!

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or related life experience
• Ready to build your career in animal science!
• Regular physical exertion is required such as climbing, crouching, crawling, and/or lifting items up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Grew up on a farm or around animals
• Have worked in a kennel or veterinary office
• Have provided childcare through babysitting or working in a day care
• Have worked as a direct care aide, CNA or dietary aide
• Are someone who pays attention to details and likes to stay organized
• Are flexible and able to adapt to unexpected tasks, should they be assigned
• Value communication, collaboration and being a positive team member!
• Have an interest in science!
• Enjoy problem solving and asking questions!
• Are someone who likes to, and wants to, learn!

Responsibilities

• Provide water and food
• Clean cages
• Hold a mouse and/or rat
• Gown up in the uniform provided
• Work within a barrier or isolator environment
• Understand and read an SOP
• Document work
• Order supplies
• Use Taconic systems
• Understand health statuses and how to maintain them
• Take samples for quality control

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Pet insurance
• 20 days paid time off
• 6 additional holidays
• 1 floating holiday
• Annual Bonus Program
• Work life balance
• 401(k) plan with up to 4% employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Career advancement opportunities
• Commitment to training and providing you with the skills you need for success
• 24/7 telemedicine (including mental health)
• Short and long term disability
• Life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED