Animal Care Technician

Pride Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking staffing firm as a Comparative Medicine Trainee, where you will support daily operations in a laboratory animal facility. This entry-level position offers hands-on experience in maintaining sanitation and ensuring the humane care of research animals. You'll operate essential equipment, adhere to safety protocols, and contribute to a quality assurance program. With a focus on empowering teams and delivering top healthcare talent, this role is perfect for those passionate about animal care and biomedical research. Embrace the opportunity to grow in a dynamic environment while making a meaningful impact.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Legal Support

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Less than 1 year of animal care experience required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in challenging environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide clean cages, water, and food to animals.
• Operate and maintain equipment for sanitation.
• Monitor and record environmental and animal health conditions.

Skills

Animal Care

Equipment Operation

Sanitation Procedures

Recordkeeping

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Autoclaves

Tunnel Washers

Rack Washers

Job description

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This range is provided by Pride Health. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$17.00/hr - $20.00/hr

Direct message the job poster from Pride Health

Leading Clinical Staffing | Empowering Teams | Delivering Top Healthcare Talent

Job Summary:

The Comparative Medicine Trainee supports daily operations within a laboratory animal facility. The role is essential in maintaining sanitation and ensuring the safe, humane care of research animals. Duties include operating equipment, cage sanitation, and documenting to meet federal and institutional guidelines. This position offers hands-on experience in a biomedical research setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide clean cages, water, and food to animals.
• Remove bedding and waste materials.
• Identify and report damaged caging equipment.
• Equipment Operation & Maintenance:
• Operate autoclaves, tunnel washers, rack washers, and other washroom equipment.
• Perform basic equipment maintenance and log performance data.
• Facility Sanitation:
• Clean and disinfect workspaces, cage wash areas, and hallways.
• Maintain PPE and supply inventory.
• Autoclave all required materials.
• Monitor and record environmental and animal health conditions.
• Adhere to safety protocols for BSL-2 and BSL-3 environments.
• Recordkeeping & Compliance:
• Follow SOPs and accurately complete documentation logs.
• Participate in regular training and contribute to quality assurance efforts.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Less than 1 year of animal care experience
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in high-temperature, noisy, or odor-heavy environments

Preferred:

• Previous exposure to laboratory or animal care settings (not mandatory)
• Exposure to animal waste, disinfectants, loud equipment, and extreme temperatures (>85°F)
• Must wear PPE and adhere to all biohazard and chemical safety procedures
• Possible contact with animals, sharp tools, glassware, and infectious materials

Pride Health offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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