Research Animal Care Technician - Weekend Shift

Science

Alameda (CA)

On-site

USD 62,000 - 83,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and equity

Medical insurance

Flexible vacation

401(k)

Job summary

Science is a clinical stage, vertically integrated technology company focused on solving some of neuroscience’s hardest questions and most serious unmet medical needs. We work to restore quality of life to those with debilitating conditions for which there are no treatment options, creating devices aimed at restoring vision, cognition, and mobility to patients who have lost it.

Science is seeking an Animal Care Technician to join our world-class research team.

Qualifications

Proven experience working with research animals.
Understanding of animal behavior, husbandry and welfare principles.
Working knowledge of hygienic principles and animal husbandry practices.
Understanding of the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals principles.
Availability to work weekends and participate in on-call rotations.
Ability to understand and follow facility SOPs.
Proficiency in reading English and numerical data for instructions, record-keeping and animal identification.
Excellent observational skills and attention to detail.
Basic computer skills for database entry.
Ability to work in an animal research environment requiring continuous contact with animals.
Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds (feed, bedding, animals).

Responsibilities

Perform routine animal husbandry tasks including feeding, cleaning, and health monitoring per approved guidelines, SOPs, and regulations.
Maintain comprehensive documentation including animal identification cards, inventory records, environment reports, enrichment logs, and equipment cleaning and sterilization records.
Assist with animal handling, restraint, and basic veterinary procedures.
Ensure optimal animal care environments through systematic facility maintenance, including thorough cleaning and disinfection of all surfaces at prescribed intervals following facility SOPs.
Provide humane care and maintenance.