Animal Care Technician
@ 122 Altasciences Preclinical Columbia LLCAnimal Care Technician
About the job
Altasciences employs dedicated professionals to support scientific research by ensuring animal welfare, maintaining facilities, and adhering to regulatory standards. This role offers hands-on animal care experience, team collaboration, and opportunities for career growth in a supportive, ethics-driven environment.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- 0-1 related experience
- Ability to work with animals
- Attention to detail
- Good communication skills
Qualifications
- BS/BA in scientific discipline
- ALAT certification preferred
- Positive attitude
- Passion for animal welfare
- Physically capable of active work
Full job description
Turn your passion for animal care into a meaningful career.
About The Role
As an Animal Care Technician, you will play a vital role in ensuring the health, well-being, and humane care of research animals that contribute to life-changing medical and scientific advancements. Working as part of a dedicated and compassionate team, you will support daily animal husbandry activities, maintain clean and safe environments, and help uphold the highest standards of animal welfare and regulatory compliance.
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who enjoy working with animals, take pride in providing exceptional care, and are looking to build a rewarding career in a science-driven environment.
What You'll Do Here
Provide daily care and husbandry for animals, including feeding, cleaning, enrichment, health observations, and maintaining a comfortable environment.
Handle and work with a variety of species, including mice, rats, rabbits, dogs, swine, and non-human primates, always with professionalism, empathy, and respect for animal welfare.
Monitor animal behavior and health status and promptly communicate observations to the appropriate teams.
Maintain animal housing areas by performing cleaning, sanitation, cage-changing, and environmental monitoring activities.
Operate and maintain equipment such as cage washers, autoclaves, and animal transport equipment.
Support animal receiving, room transfers, study assignments, and animal movement throughout the facility.
Monitor environmental conditions including temperature, humidity, lighting, ventilation, and overall room cleanliness.
Maintain inventory levels and ensure animal care supplies are stocked and available.
Support research and facility operations by assisting with animal transport, cage movement, and other cross-functional activities.
Accurately document activities in accordance with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), ALCOA+ principles, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and regulatory requirements.
Follow all safety procedures, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, and biosecurity protocols.
Participate in rotating weekend and evening schedules to ensure continuous animal care.
What You'll Need to Succeed
High School Diploma and/or GED required; BS/BA in a scientific discipline
Minimum of 0-1 of related experience.
ALAT certification preferred.
Positive attitude toward work and co-workers.
Genuine passion for animal care and welfare.
Ability to work with a variety of animal species.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Excellent observation and communication skills.
Comfortable performing physically active work, including lifting, standing, and moving throughout the facility.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
Flexibility to participate in weekend and evening rotations.
Work Authorization & Sponsorship:
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Altasciences is unable to provide sponsorship, sponsorship transfers, or visa maintenance for this position. All applicants must possess valid work authorization that does not require employer sponsorship now or in the future.
Why Join Us?
Make a meaningful impact on scientific and medical research.
Work alongside experienced animal care and research professionals.
Receive hands-on training and opportunities for career development.
Be part of a collaborative and supportive team culture.
Contribute to an organization committed to the highest standards of animal welfare, ethics, and scientific excellence.
Benefits
Altasciences offers a wide variety of benefits to help our employees live healthy and fulfilling lives both at and outside of work.
Altasciences’ Benefits Package Includes:
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
401(k)/RRSP with Employer Match
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Paid Sick and Bereavement Leave
Employee Assistance & Telehealth Programs
Telework when applicable
Altasciences’ Incentive Programs Include:
Training & Development Programs
Employee Referral Bonus Program
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