Animal Care Technician 1

Are you someone who has an interest in science, a love for animals, and values being a good team member?  Do you enjoy hands on work, learning new things, and are you looking for a career with a purpose? If so, we want to hear from you!

The Location: Taconic Biosciences is seeking Animal Care Technicians to join our dedicated operations team at the Seattle, Washington site. Our animal care team is passionate about the Taconic mission, collaborative, energetic, and positive.

The Pay Range: $23.10 per hour. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors. These factors include geographic location, experience, training, education, and local market conditions and could exceed the advertised salary range.

The Schedule: Shifts start at 7am. Rotating weekends once trained with a pay differential included. Overtime available to meet business needs.
Do you have time constraints? Let us know and we will explore if we can accommodate your scheduling needs!

What we offer:

• Insurance within 30 days or less which includes options for medical, dental, vision, pet insurance and more!
• 20 days paid time off plus 6 additional holidays and 1 floating holiday
• Work life balance
• 401(k) plan with up to 4% employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Career advancement opportunities
• Commitment to training and providing you with the skills you need for success
• All employees receive access to 24/7 telemedicine (including mental health), short- and long-term disability and life insurance

If you are looking for a rewarding career and the opportunity to grow, apply today!

The Role:
Animal Care Technicians begin with Taconic Biosciences as an Animal Care Technician 1 in our dedicated training program, learning Taconic processes and the basics of animal husbandry. Through the completion of training, Animal Care Technicians will progress through their career into Animal Care Technician 2, Animal Care Technician 3, and up to a Senior Specialist level! Your growth is based on skills and behaviors you obtain and apply to your everyday work, and your manager will support you through regular check ins, ensuring you have the support you need to succeed!

What you will learn in training:

• The basics of animal husbandry: How to provide water and food, and clean cages
• How to hold a mouse and/or rat
• How to gown up in the uniform provided and why it is important
• How to work within a barrier or isolator environment, and the differences between these two environments
• How to understand and read an SOP
• How to document work, order supplies and use Taconic systems
• About health statuses and how to maintain them
• How to take samples for quality control