Animal Care AssociateWork with Purpose

We are seeking Animal Care Associates for our Breed Department in Hollister, CA. As an Animal Care Associate, you will perform routine animal husbandry and other production duties. You will also maintain supplies and environment of environmentally-controlled work area(s).

* This is a temporary opportunity with the potential to be hired as a full-time, employee.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Perform routine animal husbandry duties and monitor daily health and welfare to maintain quality and health of animals.
• Handle, transfer, and distribute animals, supplies and waste as needed to and from work area(s).
• Monitor animal health by observing animal behavior, physical appearance, and physical environment.  Identify and report any abnormal findings.
• Responsible for collecting health monitoring swabs and following health monitoring schedules.
• Perform physical environment housekeeping duties and production operations according to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and/or Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Maintain recordkeeping pertaining to animal or supply area inventories.
• Strictly follow all procedures necessary to maintain the barrier room barrier.
• Use supplies according to safety guidelines. Perform all job-related duties in accordance with company safety procedures.
• Colony Management
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• No experience required.  On the job training will be provided.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Regularly required to utilize a computer/tablet.
• Regularly required to stand, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms.  
• Regularly required to stand and ascend/descend rolling platform ladder (up to six steps) to perform all tasks and procedures related to the job. 
• Regularly transports supplies, removes waste, and/or laboratory equipment while ascending/descending rolling platform stairs (up to six steps).
• Regularly positions self (stoop, crouch, squat, sit, reach) to access and inspect small models and be able to assess their conditions and environment from various distances.
• Regularly lifts and/or moves materials weighing up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifts and/or moves materials weighing up to 50 pounds. 
• May occasionally lift and/or move equipment and materials weighing 30-50 pounds, and equipment and materials weighing over 50 pounds with assistance. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to differentiate colors.
• Regularly works with chemicals that require the use of respirators. Medical clearance is required prior to using respirators.
   

The pay range for this position is $18.00-$19.50 / hour. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.