Animal Care Technician I
About The Position
The VelociGene group is looking for an Animal Care Technician to join their large team. Under direct supervision, this employee will assist with routine husbandry care and maintenance of animals, including but not limited to feeding, watering, cage changing, and health checking of animals in the vivarium as well as maintenance of the facility. In this role, a typical day might include the following: • Apply technical knowledge to perform daily observations to check animals health status; report changes in environment and/or animals • Environmental monitoring with associated documentation • Changing and cleaning cages, equipment, water bottles, and food • Unpacking and housing animals upon arrival • Janitorial maintenance of facility rooms and stocking of supplies • Responsible for preventative maintenance of animal facility equipment and supplies • Preforms monthly sanitation of equipment and the facility • Maintains accurate records of animals, supplies, and equipment; restocking supplies as needed This role may be for you if: • You have an interest in science. • You thrive working on a team and can coordinate with others. • You have a strong attention to detail. • You are comfortable asking questions and providing feedback.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent technical certificate
- This position will require the individual to pass a physical before beginning employment.
- This position is deemed essential personnel.
- Weekend and Holiday work is required.
- The ability to lift 30 pounds required.
Nice To Haves
- Pursuit of Purina and/or AALAS certification at the ALAT level is desired. (required after first year of employment)
- A minimum of one year experience in animal care is helpful for this position.
Responsibilities
- Apply technical knowledge to perform daily observations to check animals health status; report changes in environment and/or animals
- Environmental monitoring with associated documentation
- Changing and cleaning cages, equipment, water bottles, and food
- Unpacking and housing animals upon arrival
- Janitorial maintenance of facility rooms and stocking of supplies
- Responsible for preventative maintenance of animal facility equipment and supplies
- Preforms monthly sanitation of equipment and the facility
- Maintains accurate records of animals, supplies, and equipment; restocking supplies as needed
Benefits
- health and wellness programs (including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance)
- fitness centers
- 401(k) company match
- family support benefits
- equity awards
- annual bonuses
- paid time off
- paid leaves (e.g., military and parental leave)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
