ANIMAL TECHNICIAN I

Scripps Research Translational Institute; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer Contributed Retirement Plan

Full Suite of Health and Welfare plans

Competitive vacation and sick leave policies

Free, on-site parking

Job summary

Scripps Research Translational Institute in La Jolla, California, is seeking individuals for entry-level animal care positions. Responsibilities include the transfer and care of animals, conducting health observations, and maintaining the cleanliness of caging and equipment.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, with one year of animal care experience preferred. Comprehensive benefits are available, including health plans and retirement options.

Qualifications

• No experience necessary, but prefer one year of animal care experience.
• One to three years of animal care experience can substitute for a high school diploma/equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Transfer animals ensuring appropriate care and conditions.
• Conduct daily animal health observations and report sick animals.
• Clean and sanitize caging, equipment, and perform maintenance as needed.
• Assist in the euthanization of rodents according to procedures.

Skills

Good verbal communication skills

Effective interpersonal relation skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

Job description

Scripps Research is a nonprofit biomedical institute ranked as one of the most influential in the world for its impact on innovation. We celebrated our 100-year legacy in 2024. This significant milestone marks a century of seminal discoveries in immunology, infectious diseases (such as COVID-19, flu, HIV), neuroscience, heart disease, cancer, and more. Located in La J\"{o}lla, California, the institute houses six research departments, multiple Nobel laureates, a top-ranked graduate school and a leading postdoctoral training program. Scripps Research encompasses two elite and highly innovative institutes, the Calibr\u2013Skaggs Institute for Innovative Medicines and Scripps Research Translational Institute, which merge foundational studies in biology, chemistry and computer science with translational science to produce pioneering drugs and advances in digital and precision medicine. Together, we cultivate new scientific leaders and expand the frontiers of knowledge to deliver medical breakthroughs impacting human health around the globe. If you have a passion for making a difference, this could be your opportunity to join our transformative team.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Transfer animals from dirty to clean caging, ensuring provision of appropriate feed, water, and bedding, and promptly notify appropriate personnel of abnormal conditions.
• Conduct daily animal health observations, complete health reports identifying sick animals, and perform basic animal health treatments under veterinary staff direction.
• Clean, sanitize, and autoclave caging, equipment, and refill water bottles; may also clean and replace excreta pans or pads.
• Receive, autoclave, and prepare feed, bedding, and cages for use.
• Maintain cagewash equipment, including cleaning screens, jets, and manifolds, performing preventative maintenance, and reporting maintenance needs.
• Euthanize rodents according to written procedures.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• No experience necessary, but prefer one year animal care experience.
• One to three years animal care experience can be substituted for a high school diploma/equivalent.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal relation skills.
• Participation in weekend and holiday rotations is required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

With or without reasonable accommodation, employees in this position must be able to lift and handle equipment or materials up to 20 pounds; as well as perform repetitive motions with arms, wrists, and hands. This position may also include utilizing personal protective equipment (PPE) and working in an environment that contains biohazardous materials. May also include stationary positioning for an extended period of time, traverse campus/facility as needed, operate machinery such as computer, phone, copy machine; exposure to cold or hot temperatures.

COMPENSATION:

The expected hiring range for this position is $20 to $22 per hour, commensurate with experience. Consideration will be given to experience that exceeds the listed requirements.

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Employer Contributed Retirement Plan – Depending on eligibility, employees receive an employer contributed retirement plan (no employee contribution required) and the option to contribute to a 403(b) (which is similar to a 401(k) using your own pre or post-tax dollars)
• Full Suite of Health and Welfare plans including three medical plan options (including an HSA available option), dental, vision, life insurance, disability, EAP and more
• Access to Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical/Dependent Care)
• Competitive vacation and sick leave policies
• Free, on-site parking

The above statements describe the level of work performed and expected in general terms. The statements are not intended to list all the responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of employees so classified, and the content herein is subject to change due to the business needs of Scripps Research, with or without notice. Furthermore, nothing in this job description shall be interpreted to be in conflict with or to eliminate or modify in any way the employment‑at‑will status of Scripps Research staff.

EEO Statement:

The Scripps Research Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We promote diversity of thought, culture and background in the fields of science. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or status.