Animal Care Technician I

Planet Pharma

Virginia (MN)

On-site

USD 21,593 - 30,754

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A pharmaceutical company is seeking an Animal Care Technician I to provide humane care for various animals. This is an entry-level position with no prior experience required, making it ideal for recent high school graduates or those from caregiving backgrounds. Training will be provided. Full-time positions are available with multiple shift options, ensuring flexibility.

Qualifications

No prior experience required for this entry-level position.
Soft skills are essential for teamwork and communication.

Responsibilities

Provide gentle and humane care for all animals.
Learn animal husbandry and maintain cages.
Document tasks and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Team-oriented

Motivated

Good communication skills

Reliable

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Job Description: Animal Care Technician I

Location: Mattawan, MI

Openings: 20+ (Ongoing monthly hiring through end of year)

Duration: 3–6 months, temp-to-perm

Pay Rate: $19/hr.

Shift Options: Multiple shifts available (detailed below)

Conversion Potential: Based on performance

Position Overview

As an Animal Care Technician I, you will join the Animal Care Services group and play a vital role in ensuring the humane care and housing of various animals including rats, mice, rabbits, dogs, cats, pigs, and monkeys. This is an entry-level role with training provided. No previous animal care experience is required, making it ideal for recent high school graduates or candidates with backgrounds in caregiving, farming, medical fields, customer service, or retail.

Training & Shift Schedules

Training Schedule (First Month):

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Monday – Friday (with weekend and holiday rotations): 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Saturday – Wednesday (with holiday rotations): 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Wednesday – Sunday (with holiday rotations): 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Second Shift Option: Monday – Friday, 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM

Note: All shifts require flexibility for potential overtime and short-notice schedule changes.

Please indicate candidate shift availability in the submission summary.

Key Responsibilities

Provide gentle and humane care for all animals
Learn and perform tasks including animal husbandry, handling, equipment cleaning, and maintenance
Maintain and clean cages and housing areas
Use PPE consistently
Document tasks and review data in electronic systems
Maintain compliance with safety and regulatory standards (GLP, SOP, IACUC, etc.)

Requirements & Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred
Experience: No prior experience required (entry-level)
Certifications: None required
Soft Skills: Team-oriented, motivated, good communication skills, reliable
Preferred Backgrounds: Farming, caregiving, hospital/medical experience, retail, 4H, customer service

Additional Information

Interviews:
Held every Wednesday (1 round, onsite panel interview)
Scheduled immediately after screening
Interview day duration: ~3 hours
Include availability in submission
Background Check/Drug Screen: Must be cleared by 12 PM Thursday before start date
Career Path: Opportunity for promotion to Tech II, Tech III, etc.

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