Animal Care Specialist — Enrichment & Welfare

CareAbout; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

401(k) with Employer Match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Paid Sick and Bereavement Leave

Employee Assistance & Telehealth

Job summary

Altasciences is seeking an Animal Care Technician to coordinate animal care, sanitation, and equipment tasks in a regulated facility. You will handle, observe and care for animals, maintain environmental conditions, and support cross-department needs across multiple buildings.

The role requires a HS diploma or GED (BS/BA preferred), 1+ year of related experience, and proficiency with MS Office. Willingness to work evenings/weekends and adhere to SOPs, GLP, and regulatory standards is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; BS/BA in a scientific discipline preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of related experience; prior animal experience preferred.
• Knowledge of MS Office and ability to adapt to new software.
• Ability to read and interpret safety and study documents; write routine reports.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, move and maintain facility equipment and supplies.
• Perform basic animal husbandry, sanitation, feeding and enrichment.
• Handle, restrain and observe animals; report health and behavior concerns.
• Operate cage washers, autoclave and related equipment.
• Maintain data quality and integrity; document deviations promptly.
• Support other departments with cross-building animal movement and necropsy prep.
• Participate in weekend and evening rotations as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BS/BA in scientific discipline preferred

Tools

MS Office

Autoclave operation

Job description

Altasciences is seeking an Animal Care Technician to coordinate animal care, sanitation, and equipment tasks in a regulated facility. You will handle, observe and care for animals, maintain environmental conditions, and support cross-department needs across multiple buildings.

The role requires a HS diploma or GED (BS/BA preferred), 1+ year of related experience, and proficiency with MS Office. Willingness to work evenings/weekends and adhere to SOPs, GLP, and regulatory standards is essential.