RESEARCH ANIMAL CARE TECHNICIAN (Multiple Levels)

Moffitt Cancer Center

112d•$21 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Research Animal Care Technician provides professional husbandry and care to a variety of laboratory animals and performs husbandry and health and welfare checks for all species on campus. The role supports cancer research through animal care, health monitoring, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with veterinary and research teams. Moffitt is hiring at associate, technician, and senior technician levels at its facilities, including the new Moffitt Discovery and Innovation Institute at Speros in Land O’ Lakes, Florida. Duties and qualifications vary by level. At the associate level, team members learn foundational husbandry and care, perform basic health checks and cage maintenance, and support sanitation, cage washing, and facility operations. At the mid-level, technicians independently perform husbandry and welfare monitoring and support breeding, treatments, and research protocols. Senior technicians perform advanced procedures such as injections and gavage, lead breeding services and technical support, assist with training and process improvements, and support SOP development and operational excellence. The posted starting pay is $20.50 per hour for the associate level, $21.50 per hour for the mid-level, and $23.50 per hour for the senior level. Actual compensation may vary based on location and job-related factors, including experience, skills, education, and internal equity. Relocation assistance may be available.

Requirements

Associate level: High school diploma or GED and 2 years of animal care experience, or a degree in Animal Science or a related field and 1 year of experience.
Mid-level: 4 years of animal care experience, including 1 year in research animal care.
Senior level: Associate’s degree and 4 years of experience, including 2 years in research animal care, or high school diploma and 6 years of experience, including 2 years in research animal care.
Senior-level candidates should have advanced technical skills.

Nice To Haves

AALAS certification is preferred for the senior-level position.

Responsibilities

Provide daily husbandry, including feeding, watering, and cage sanitation.
Monitor animal health and report concerns.
Maintain accurate records and census data.
Support research activities, including breeding and technical services, according to level.
Follow regulatory and safety protocols.
Collaborate with veterinary staff, investigators, and other team members.
At the associate level, support basic health checks, cage maintenance, sanitation, cage washing, and facility operations.
At the mid-level, support breeding, treatments, research protocols, and animal welfare monitoring.
At the senior level, perform advanced procedures such as injections and gavage; lead breeding services and technical support; assist with training and process improvements; and support SOP development and operational excellence.