Animal Care Technician

Animal Care Technician

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Job Description

This role supports high-quality animal care and facility operations by performing daily health observations, husbandry tasks, and environmental monitoring in a research vivarium. The animal care technician helps maintain clean, safe, and compliant housing for animals, ensures accurate documentation, and contributes to a collaborative team environment with strong opportunities for professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily observations of animals to assess health status, behavior, and overall well-being, and promptly report any changes in animals or their environment.
• Carry out environmental monitoring and complete all associated documentation accurately and on time.
• Change and clean cages, equipment, water bottles, and food in accordance with established standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Unpack and properly house animals upon arrival, ensuring correct identification, placement, and documentation.
• Perform janitorial maintenance of facility rooms, including routine cleaning and sanitation of animal areas and support spaces.
• Stock and restock supplies in animal rooms and support areas to ensure continuous availability of necessary materials.
• Perform preventative maintenance on animal facility equipment and supplies, following established schedules and procedures.
• Conduct monthly sanitization of equipment and the facility to maintain a clean and compliant environment.
• Maintain accurate records of animals, supplies, and equipment, including inventory tracking and restocking as needed.
• Follow all relevant SOPs and lab safety procedures to support a safe, compliant, and efficient work environment.
• Collaborate with a team of 10-12 colleagues on the assigned shift and contribute to a supportive, team-oriented culture.
• Work scheduled first-shift hours and remain flexible to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as required for essential operations.

Essential Skills

• High School Diploma or equivalent technical certificate.
• Minimum of one year of experience in animal care or animal husbandry.
• Hands-on experience working with mice in a vivarium or similar environment.
• Demonstrated skills in animal husbandry, including feeding, watering, and routine care.
• Experience with cage washing, cleaning, and sterilization procedures.
• Ability to perform environmental monitoring and complete related documentation accurately.
• Capability to follow basic SOPs and laboratory safety procedures.
• Strong attention to detail for maintaining accurate records of animals, supplies, and equipment.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team of 10-12 people on a shift.
• Flexibility to work overtime, as well as required weekends and holidays, as part of essential personnel responsibilities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Pursuit of Purina and/or AALAS certification at the ALAT level is desired and will be required after the first year of employment.
• Prior experience performing preventative maintenance on animal facility equipment and supplies.
• Familiarity with monthly sanitization schedules and procedures for vivarium equipment and facilities.
• Strong organizational skills for managing inventory and restocking supplies.
• Ability to adapt to a large, expanding campus environment with multiple vivariums and teams.
• Interest in professional growth opportunities, including potential progression to roles such as Research Associate.
• Comfort working in a structured environment with established SOPs, safety protocols, and documentation requirements.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tarrytown, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $21.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Tarrytown,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 16, 2026.

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