Animal Care

Science; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and equity

Medical insurance

Flexible vacation

401(k)

Job summary

Science is a clinical stage, vertically integrated technology company focused on solving some of neuroscience’s hardest questions and most serious unmet medical needs. We work to restore quality of life to those with debilitating conditions for which there are no treatment options, creating devices aimed at restoring vision, cognition, and mobility to patients who have lost it.

Science is seeking an Animal Care Technician to join our world-class research team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with research animals.
• Understanding of animal behavior, husbandry and welfare principles.
• Working knowledge of hygienic principles and animal husbandry practices.
• Understanding of the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals principles.
• Availability to work weekends and participate in on-call rotations.
• Ability to understand and follow facility SOPs.
• Proficiency in reading English and numerical data for instructions, record-keeping and animal identification.
• Excellent observational skills and attention to detail.
• Basic computer skills for database entry.
• Ability to work in an animal research environment requiring continuous contact with animals.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds (feed, bedding, animals).

Responsibilities

• Perform routine animal husbandry tasks including feeding, cleaning, and health monitoring per approved guidelines, SOPs, and regulations.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation including animal identification cards, inventory records, environment reports, enrichment logs, and equipment cleaning and sterilization records.
• Assist with animal handling, restraint, and basic veterinary procedures.
• Ensure optimal animal care environments through systematic facility maintenance, including thorough cleaning and disinfection of all surfaces at prescribed intervals following facility SOPs.
• Provide humane care and maintenance.

Skills

Animal care

Research animals

SOP compliance

English literacy

Data entry

Weekend availability

Education

AALAS certification (ALAT/LAT/LATG)

Job description

Science is a clinical stage, vertically integrated technology company focused on solving some of neuroscience’s hardest questions and most serious unmet medical needs. We work to restore quality of life to those with debilitating conditions for which there are no treatment options, creating devices aimed at restoring vision, cognition, and mobility to patients who have lost it. To support progress across our industry, we provide state‑of‑the‑art components and vertically integrated infrastructure for others to build on via Science Foundry.

We are looking for a talented Animal Care Technician with research animal experience and availability to work at weekends to join our world‑class research team. This position focuses primarily on providing exceptional daily care, welfare, and husbandry for our research animals while supporting our growing research program. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of animal health and well‑being, working closely with veterinary staff and research teams. This role offers excellent opportunities for professional growth in animal care and husbandry practices.

Role Responsibilities

• Perform routine animal husbandry tasks including feeding, cleaning, and health monitoring per approved guidelines, SOPs, and regulations.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation including animal identification cards, inventory records, environment reports, enrichment logs, and equipment cleaning and sterilization records.
• Assist with animal handling, restraint, and basic veterinary procedures.
• Ensure optimal animal care environments through systematic facility maintenance, including thorough cleaning and disinfection of all surfaces at prescribed intervals following facility SOPs.
• Provide humane care and maintenance.

Key Qualifications

• Proven experience working with research animals
• Strong understanding of animal behavior, husbandry, and welfare principles
• Working knowledge of hygienic principles and animal husbandry practices
• Understanding of “Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals” principles
• Availability to work weekends and participate in on‑call rotations
• Ability to understand and follow facility Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Proficiency in reading English and numerical data for instructions, record‑keeping, and animal identification
• Excellent observational skills and attention to detail
• Basic computer skills for database entry
• Ability to work in an animal research environment requiring continuous contact with animals
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds (feed, bedding, animals)

Preferred Qualifications

• AALAS certification (ALAT, LAT, or LATG).
• Knowledge of animal research regulations and compliance requirements

Salary/Pay Range

Science is required under California law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. We determine your level based on your interview performance and make an offer based on the indicated salary band. The base salary range for this full‑time position is $30–$40/hour annually + equity + benefits. Within the range, individual pay is determined by several factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Please keep in mind that the equity portion of the offer is not included in these numbers.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Flexible vacation and company‑paid holidays
• Healthy meals and snacks provided for non‑remote employees
• Paid parental, jury duty, bereavement, family care and medical leave
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, subsidized by Science
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k)

Science Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where contributions are valued and celebrated, and our employees thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work.

We seek applicants of all backgrounds and identities, across race, color, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, or disability. Applicants will not be discriminated against based on these or other protected categories or social identities. Science will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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