Primate Technician IWork with Purpose

This is an entry-level position where you can gain experience and begin your career in life sciences. Training provided!

As a Primate Technician I, you will be responsible for the daily care of research animals. Your contribution will ensure the health and well-being of our animals, as well as impact the lives of patients across the world.

Work schedule:    Monday-Friday, 6:00am-2:30pm

Responsibilities:

• Providing food and water
• Inspect feeding and watering devices for proper function
• Cleaning and sanitizing cages and enclosures
• Observe animals for overall health and wellbeing
• Assisting with the movement of animals
• Log animal care data and maintain accurate records
• Other assigned duties, including restocking supplies

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

• Work is performed in an warm, climate controlled environment.
• PPE (protective equipment) includes regular use of surgical mask, cap, goggles, face shield, scrubs, and boots.
• The warm setting, physicality of the job duties, and use of personal protective equipment (PPE), when combined, frequently cause employees to become hot and sweaty.
• Job duties require employee to regularly stoop, crouch, kneel, and reach up with hands and arms to perform repetitive tasks, and walk and stand for extended periods of time.
• Employee must be able to regularly lift, hold and/or move up to 50 pounds.

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

• High School Diploma or GED preferred, but not required
• Animal care experience preferred
• Previous experience in a physically demanding role
• Previous experience maintaining records and complying with regulations and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Strong attention to detail
• Enjoys being part of a team
• Flexible and available to work holidays (on rotational basis) and overtime as needed

The starting pay for this position is $19.00 per hour.