Animal Husbandry Technician

Medix • Full-time • Redwood City, California, United States • USD $24 - USD $26 / hour • 4w ago

Animal Husbandry Technician

Join the vivarium operations team as an Animal Husbandry Technician in a state-of-the-art facility located in Redwood City, CA.

Responsibilities

Perform husbandry activities (care, feeding, sanitation) for rodent animal models in a regulated research environment.
Perform routine facility and equipment maintenance.
Document relevant husbandry and facility / equipment activities according to SOPs.
Host clients visiting the vivarium, providing excellent customer service and a welcoming environment.
Maintain necessary inventory levels of supplies, ordering and rotating supplies as needed.
Coordinate receipt of incoming animals and supplies.

Qualifications

High School Diploma and 1-5 years of animal husbandry or cage washing experience in a regulated research environment
Experience with mice / rats / rodents
Customer-facing abilities: strong customer service skills and communication skills
Ability to self-manage your time; problem solving ability
High School Diploma Required; Associates or Bachelors degree is a Plus
ALAT certification is a Plus

Miscellaneous

Work schedule will be either Monday-Friday or Sunday-Thursday, 7am-3:30pm (including holidays)
Position is contract-to-hire
Excellent growth opportunity with a structured career path and a culture focus on professional development
Teamwork atmosphere

For California Applicants:

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) , and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.