Position Overview & Specifications
We are seeking Animal Care Technician for our in vivo research projects. The position is an amazing opportunity for an individual looking to grow with a fast-growing biotech company.
Responsibilities:
- Take care of our animal colony and routine husbandry such as performing cage changing, animal health observations, animal receipt, and basic health treatments
- Maintain the highest standards of animal welfare
- Maintain all facility procedures with excellent quality and rigor
- Assemble, set up, and operate necessary experimental equipment
- Lead vivarium-based initiatives independently and providing guidance to other team members as needed
Qualifications:
- Strong communication skills: comfort level talking to different teams and levels
- Familiarity with GSuite: Google Sheets and Google Docs
- Detail-oriented and comfortable with routinely filling out important laboratory records, such as daily animal health check logs, room temperature/humidity readings, etc.
- A flexible work schedule, weekends and holiday work are required but shared among the team
You may be a good match for this role if:
- You are well-organized, with a sharp eye for detail
- You’re energetic, adaptable, and value collaboration
- Friends describe you as a problem solver
- You are goal-oriented. You measure yourself against your own high standards and try each day to do better than you did the day before
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Redwood City, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):
- What makes you a good fit for this job? (you will be rejected if there is no answer)
- Why are you interested in this job?
Experience:
- animal care: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: One location