Animal Caretaker

Piper Companies • Full-time • Philadelphia, PA, US • 7h ago

Piper Companies is seeking an Animal Caretaker to support the a team in Philadelphia, PA. This role provides daily care, nutrition, and sanitation for research and teaching animals while ensuring compliance with institutional policies, federal regulations, and animal welfare standards. Responsibilities: Provide daily husbandry including feeding, watering, cage changes, and sanitation following ULAR SOPs and IACUC guidelines. Perform routine health observations and report abnormalities to veterinary staff. Receive, identify, and properly house incoming animal shipments according to protocol. Maintain accurate documentation including cage cards, census logs, enrichment records, and equipment logs. Assist with animal handling, restraint, and transport for research staff as needed. Operate and clean facility equipment including cage washers, autoclaves, and water systems Required Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED. Up to 6 months of experience working with animals or in a related environment. Ability to repeatedly lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks in an animal facility. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Ability to follow SOPs, safety policies, and regulatory guidelines. Basic computer proficiency including Microsoft Office . Compensation: Pay Rate: $21/hr. Contract-to-hire Opportunity Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave (as required by law), and Paid Holidays Application Period: This position opens for applications on 1/16/2026 and will remain open for a minimum of 30 days from the posting date. Keywords : Animal Caretaker, Laboratory Animal Care, Animal Husbandry, Research Animals, Animal Welfare, Laboratory Animal Resources (ULAR), IACUC Compliance, Cage Changing, Cage Washing, Animal Feeding, Animal Health Monitoring, Rodent Handling, Animal Facility Sanitation, Veterinary Support, Animal Observation, Animal Handling & Restraint, Research Facility Operations, Animal Housing, Cage Maintenance, Autoclave Operation, Cage Washer Operation, Laboratory Compliance, Animal Welfare Regulations, Record Keeping, Facility Cleaning, Animal Care Technician, Laboratory Support, Animal Care Operations