RESEARCH ANIMAL CARE TECHNICIAN ASSOCIATE

Moffitt Cancer Center Partnership; Tampa (FL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Launch your career as a Research Animal Care Technician Associate at a leading cancer research center. This entry-level role focuses on animal welfare and research enhancement, with comprehensive training opportunities and a supportive work environment. Join a dedicated team making a transformative impact in healthcare.

Benefits

Tuition assistance for degrees and certifications

Comprehensive benefits package

Annual merit increases and team member incentives

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of animal care-related experience without degree or 1 year with degree.
• Availability for weekend and holiday coverage.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper care and maintenance of laboratory animals.
• Perform husbandry and health/welfare checks for all species.

Skills

Animal care

Husbandry

Health checks

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate or Bachelor’s degree

Job description

RESEARCH ANIMAL CARE TECHNICIAN ASSOCIATE

RESEARCH ANIMAL CARE TECHNICIAN ASSOCIATE

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At Moffitt Cancer Center, we strive to be the leader in understanding the complexity of cancer and applying these insights to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Our diverse team of over 9,000 are dedicated to serving our patients and creating a workspace where every individual is recognized and appreciated. For this reason, Moffitt has been recognized on the 2023 Forbes list of America’s Best Large Employers and America’s Best Employers for Women, Computerworld magazine’s list of 100 Best Places to Work in Information Technology, DiversityInc Top Hospitals & Health Systems and continually named one of the Tampa Bay Time’s Top Workplace. Additionally, Moffitt is proud to have earned the prestigious Magnet designation in recognition of its nursing excellence. Moffitt is a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, and the leading cancer hospital in both Florida and the Southeast. We are a top 10 nationally ranked cancer center by Newsweek and have been nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report since 1999.

Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Join our committed team and help shape the future we envision.

Summary

Launch your impactful career as a Research Animal Care Technician Associate at the cutting-edge Comparative Medicine Core (CMC) of Moffitt Cancer Center. The Animal Research Technician Associate is an entry-level position that builds skills in providing husbandry and care to a variety of laboratory animals. The CMC plays a vital role in overseeing and enhancing Moffitt's animal research and technical support. In this dynamic environment, your passion for animal welfare will directly contribute to advancing research quality and improving care, making a real difference in the fight against cancer. Join us and be part of something transformative.

Position Highlights:

• Management empowers the husbandry team with training and development opportunities, offering tuition assistance for degrees and certifications to support their professional growth.
• Ensuring your hard work is well rewarded we offer a competitive hourly wage of $20.50 and the opportunity for annual merit increases and team member incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits package that nurtures health, financial well-being, and lifestyle.
  
  

Our Ideal Candidate Will Have

• A High School Diploma/GED with a minimum of two (2) years of animal care-related experience.
• With an associate or bachelor’s degree, a minimum of a year of animal care-related experience is needed.
• The ability to provide weekend and holiday coverage as needed.
  
  

Responsibilities

• As a ReACT Associate, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the proper care and maintenance of the animals in our facility.
• We need someone who performs husbandry and health/welfare checks for all species on campus.
  
  

Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute is proud to be Florida’s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center located in Tampa. Tampa is a thriving metropolitan city that provides its residents with a high quality of life and has become a hub for ground-breaking research, welcoming individuals from around the globe. This diverse city is engulfed with rich culture, year-round activities for all, beautiful beaches, amazing cuisine and so much more.

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