Animal Care Technician 1

Taconic Biosciences, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as an Animal Care Technician in Seattle, where you'll provide compassionate care for laboratory animals. This role offers a comprehensive training program with opportunities for advancement, competitive pay, and a supportive work environment focused on animal welfare and teamwork.

Benefits

Insurance options including medical, dental, vision, pet insurance

20 days paid time off plus 6 holidays

401(k) plan with up to 4% employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Access to 24/7 telemedicine

Qualifications

• Preferred experience in a laboratory animal setting.
• Strong attendance and adherence to SOPs required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high standards of animal welfare.
• Perform husbandry tasks: feeding, watering, and housing animals.
• Monitor environmental conditions and report issues.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Are you passionate about science, dedicated to animal welfare, and committed to fostering strong team dynamics? Do you thrive on hands-on work, embrace continuous learning, and seek a career that makes a meaningful impact? If so, we invite you to join us and make a difference!

Location:

Taconic Biosciences is seeking Animal Care Technicians to join our dedicated operations team at the Seattle, WA site. Our animal care team is passionate about the Taconic mission, collaborative, energetic and positive.

The Starting Pay:

$23.10 per hour. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including but not limited to geographic location, experience, training, education, and local market conditions.

The Work Schedule:

Shifts starting as early as 5:00am Monday - Friday. Rotating weekends will be required once trained, with a pay differential included.

Number of Positions Open:

Hiring 2 positions with start dates beginning in June. If you cannot begin immediately but are interested in a future hire date, let us know!

What we offer:

• Insurance within 30 days or less including options for medical, dental, vision, pet insurance and more!
• 20 days paid time off plus 6 additional holidays and 1 floating holiday
• Work life balance
• 401(k) plan with up to 4% employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Career advancement opportunities
• Commitment to training and providing you with the skills you need for success
• Access to 24/7 telemedicine (including mental health), short- and long-term disability and life insurance for all employees

The Role:

Animal Care Technicians start as Trainees in our comprehensive training program, progressing through levels 1 to 3, with potential to reach Senior Specialist positions based on skills and performance. Regular check-ins with your manager support your growth.

Your responsibilities include providing compassionate care for rats and/or mice, adhering to SOPs, regulatory standards, and client specifications, and contributing to research efforts aimed at developing cures for diseases.

Core Responsibilities as an Animal Care Technician 1:

• Ensure high standards of animal welfare.
• Report inhumane treatment or animal abuse.
• Perform husbandry tasks: feeding, watering, and housing animals per SOP.
• Monitor environmental conditions and report issues.
• Maintain cleanliness and documentation of work performed.
• Follow dress code and safety procedures.
• Maintain health status of designated areas and breed specific strains.
• Participate in weight, feed, and production studies, and quality control sampling.
• Manage animal inventories and breeding records.
• Escalate issues as necessary.

Education & Experience:

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Preferred experience in a laboratory animal setting.
• Strong attendance, adherence to SOPs, teamwork, enthusiasm, curiosity, and safety commitment.

Additional Skills:

• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Adaptability and positive response to work demands.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment:

Regular physical activity such as climbing, crouching, crawling, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Exposure to chemicals, machinery, temperature extremes, outdoor weather, and noise. Reasonable accommodations available for disabilities.

Allergen Disclosure:

Potential exposure to workplace allergens, even without direct animal contact. Sensitivity varies among individuals.

About Us:

With over 70 years of excellence, Taconic Biosciences is a global leader in research solutions, committed to advancing health and fostering a respectful, inclusive workplace.

Better Together at Taconic:

We promote fairness, equity, and diversity, encouraging everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. Taconic is an equal-opportunity employer.