Animal Care Technician

Altasciences Co.; Everett (WA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in drug therapy development as an Animal Care Technician I. This entry-level role involves animal care, maintaining facility equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal for those passionate about animal welfare and laboratory science.

Benefits

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

401(k)/RRSP with Employer Match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Paid Sick and Bereavement Leave

Employee Assistance & Telehealth Programs

Training & Development Programs

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Qualifications

• Entry level position; previous animal experience beneficial.
• AALAS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, move, and maintain facility equipment and supplies.
• Perform animal husbandry and sanitation tasks.
• Observe and report animal behavior and health status.

Skills

Communication

Basic Math

Animal Handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Your New Company!
At Altasciences we all move in unison to assist and work in the discovery, development, and manufacturing of new drug therapies to get them faster to people who need them.No matter your role, we all play an important part and you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. By living our values of Employee Development, Customer Focus, Quality and Excellence, Respect and Integrity, we look to foster a passionate and collaborative work environment and we are looking for talented and enthusiastic people, like you, to join our growing team! Whether you’re a recent college graduate or seeking your next career opportunity, it’s time to discover your future at Altasciences.

We are better together and together We Are Altasciences.

The Animal Care Technician I (ACT I) shall be responsible for the coordination, movement, and maintenance of facility equipment and supplies. Participate in sanitation through the central cage wash/ In-life and perform monthly environmental tasks for the facility. Provide basic husbandry services or perform tasks involved in the care, maintenance, and welfare of animals (e.g. mice, rats, rabbits, dogs, swine, non-human primates).

• Completes training focused on general core skills for the area of work.
• Comply with the appropriate safety and study requirements as described in the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), and regulatory authorities including but not limited to ALCOA+, USDA, AAALAC, and governmental regulations.
• Comply with appropriate safety and health practices including personal protective equipment and barrier requirements, as applicable.
• Handle, restrain, and manipulate animals consistently, professionally, and with empathy.
• Recognize animal behavior, health status and report to appropriate channels.
• Perform animal husbandry (cleaning, feed, sanitation, enrichment, etc.) on a regular basis.
• Operate, maintain, and perform equipment tasks (e.g. cage washers, autoclave, cage movement) on a regular basis.
• Observe and report any aberrations in animal room environments (room temperature, humidity, lighting, ventilation, vermin, etc.).
• Perform general facility cleaning, stocking, and inventory.
• Receive, and distribute animals for isolation, study assignment or consolidation.
• Meet acceptable data standards according to the data quality performance standards. Work is done with integrity and can be relied upon. Checks data upon completion. Deviations, edits, etc. are done in a timely manner.
• Act as support group for other departments (e.g., moving animals from building to building, cage changes, bringing animals to necropsy, etc.).
• Participate in a weekend and evening rotations, as needed.
• Attend training programs to become more knowledgeable of and develop expertise in laboratory animal science.
• Other duties as assigned.

Scope:

• Area of Operational Responsibility: Animal Facility

Job Requirements:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent).
• Work Experience: This is an entry level position and previous animal experience would be beneficial.
• Certificates/Licenses /Registrations: AALAS certification preferred.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to effectively comprehend and communicate (verbal and written) in a professional manner.
• Basic math skills.
• Other Requirements: Ability to work with a diverse group of people in a fast-paced environment. Positive attitude toward work and co-workers.

What We Offer

The pay range estimated for this position is $19.50 - $25.48 per hour rates or annually. Please note that hourly rates/salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, prior relevant experience, skills, education, certification, location as well as internal equity and market data.

Benefits (regular employees)

Altasciences offers a wide variety of benefits to help our employees live healthy and fulfilling lives both at and outside of work.

Altasciences’ Benefits Package Includes:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
• 401(k)/RRSP with Employer Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Paid Sick and Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance & Telehealth Programs
• Telework when applicable.
• Training & Development Programs
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

MOVING IN UNISON TO DELIVER A BIG IMPACT WITH A PERSONAL TOUCH

Altasciences is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or any other protected grounds under applicable legislation. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities during the recruitment process are available upon request. Join us at Altasciences!