Aquatic Animal Care Technician I

Nextgen Biologics; Florida; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Nextgen Biologics in Alachua, FL is seeking an Animal Care Technician I to contribute to cutting-edge medical technology while providing exceptional care for aquatic animals in a dynamic lab setting.

You will monitor health, maintain housing to regulatory standards, assist with procedures, and document activities as part of a collaborative research team focused on regenerative medicine.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; an Associate's degree is preferred.
• 1 year of animal science experience or ALAT certification is preferred.
• Experience with aquaculture, animal care or lab settings is a plus.
• Familiarity with IACUC regulations and animal compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily husbandry care for aquatic animals, including feeding and water maintenance, with documentation.
• Monitor animal health and behavior, report concerns to supervising staff.
• Maintain clean, sanitary housing in compliance with standards.
• Assist staff with animal handling and basic procedural support; document activities.
• Ensure compliance with IACUC, USDA regulations and animal care guidelines.
• Perform routine facility maintenance including cage washing and equipment sanitation.

Skills

Animal care

Documentation

IACUC familiarity

Record-keeping

Independent work

Team collaboration

Laboratory safety

Microsoft Office

Basic measuring tools

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree in biology/animal science

Tools

Measuring equipment

Scales

Job description

Nextgen Biologics in Alachua, FL is seeking an Animal Care Technician I to contribute to cutting-edge medical technology while providing exceptional care for aquatic animals in a dynamic lab setting.

You will monitor health, maintain housing to regulatory standards, assist with procedures, and document activities as part of a collaborative research team focused on regenerative medicine.