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As an Animal Care Associate for our Breed Department in Raleigh, NC, you will be responsible for the well-being of our research animals. Your contribution will ensure the health of our animals, as well as impact the lives of patients across the world.

In this role, key responsibilities may include:

• Maintaining the quality and health of our animals, including providing their food and water and ensuring their environment is clean.
• Receiving, inspecting, and putting away incoming animals. 
• Performing health observations, administering medications, taking blood samples, and giving injections while respecting protocols.

The training and development offered to our entry level Animal Care Associate’s is best-in-class and designed to help you succeed. This is an entry-level position that will allow you to gain experience and begin your career in life sciences.

Job Qualifications

If you possess the following qualities, we will train you in the rest:

• Ability to lift and carry up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• Enjoys being part of a team.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred, but not required.

Role Specific Information:

• Location: Raleigh, NC
• Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 / hour
• Sign-on Bonus: Up to $1500

• 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.