Animal Caretaker I - Chimp Group

Texas Biomedical Research Institute•San Antonio, TX

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Biomed is searching for an Animal Caretaker in the Chimp Group. This role involves providing daily care for chimpanzees, including watering, feeding, and daily cleaning of cages. The successful candidate will be responsible for washing down and moving cages, performing daily health checks on animals, and sanitizing cages using various detergents and portable power washers. Additionally, the position requires providing all other aspects of primate husbandry, such as recording data, assisting Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians in health care, and contributing to the environmental enrichment program. The candidate must be able to work effectively both as a team member and independently. Texas Biomedical Research Institute is dedicated to pioneering and sharing scientific research to protect individuals and the global community from infectious diseases, leveraging high-level biocontainment labs, a federally-designated National Primate Research Center, and over 80 years of scientific discoveries.

Requirements

Must be able to work well as a team member, as well as independently
High school diploma or GED required
Valid Driver’s license
Available to work Monday-Friday, 7am to 4pm with rotating schedule covering some weekends and holidays

Nice To Haves

Animal experience

Responsibilities

Wash down and move cages
Feed animals
Perform daily health checks on animals
Sanitize cages using various detergents and portable power washers
Provide daily care for chimpanzees, e.g., watering, feeding, daily cleaning of cages
Provide all other aspects of primate husbandry, including health checks, recording data
Assist Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians in health care
Assist in environmental enrichment program

Benefits

Recognized as one of the San Antonio Business Journal’s Best Places to Work in 2025
Awarded the 2024 Healthy Workplace Platinum Recognition by the San Antonio Business Group on Health (SABGH)
Employee-centered culture focused on open communication, job empowerment, and trust
Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for you and your family (including your pets!)
Competitive employer-funded retirement plan with 6% contributions starting on day one, increasing with years of service
Generous paid time off, including 14 paid holidays and a paid Winter Recess (last week of December until New Year’s)
On-site medical clinic, wellness incentives, and paid prescription drug resources to support your health
On-site gym and wellness programs to help you stay active
Flexible work arrangements designed to support work-life balance
Relaxed dress code so you can feel comfortable and be yourself at work
Dynamic learning environment with professional development, mentorship, tuition reimbursement, and leadership programs to help you grow
Fostering a culture of respect, opportunity, and unity! Texas Biomedical Research Institute provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status