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POSITION TITLE: Animal Technician I

This entry level position is responsible for the daily care of research animals including feeding, cage washing, maintaining a clean environment and monitoring the overall health of the animals.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Transfers animals from dirty to clean caging providing appropriate feed, water and bedding.
• Notify appropriate personnel of abnormal conditions.
• Conducts daily animal health observations and completes health reports identifying sick animals.
• Performs basic animal health treatments with direction from the veterinary staff.
• Cleans, sanitizes and autoclaves caging, equipment and refills water bottles. May also clean and replace excreta pans or pads.
• Receives feed, bedding, and supplies. Autoclaves feed, bedding, and cages in preparation for use.
• Maintains cagewash equipment including cleaning the screens, jets, and manifolds.
• Performs preventative maintenance such as descaling tanks and polishing machine.
• Reports maintenance needs to the appropriate personnel.
• Performs general housekeeping duties including but not limited to sweeping and mopping work areas and hallways. Properly disposes of waste.
• Euthanizes rodents according to written procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Details of established essential functions for this position will be addressed/discussed during the interview process.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED). No experience necessary, but prefer one year animal care experience.
• One to three years animal care experience can be substituted for a high school diploma/equivalent.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal relation skills.
• Must demonstrate competency in technical procedures.
• Those not assigned to a Dedicated Weekend Schedule (Fri-Mon) OR Sat/Sun only schedule, must be able to work weekend and holiday rotations.
• With or without reasonable accommodation, employees in this position must be able to work with animals for up to 8 hours a day and lift feed bags and animal cages up to 50 pounds; as well as perform repetitive motions with arms, wrists and hands. This position may also include utilizing latex gloves and working in an environment that contains animal dander and dust particles. Further details of established essential functions for this position will be addressed/discussed during the interview process.

COMPENSATION:

The expected hiring range for this position is $20 to $24 per hour, commensurate with experience. Consideration will be given to experience that exceeds the listed requirements.

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Employer Contributed Retirement Plan - Depending on eligibility, employees receive an employer contributed retirement plan (no employee contribution required) and the option to contribute to a 403(b) (which is similar to a 401(k) using your own pre or post-tax dollars)
• Full Suite of Health and Welfare plans including three medical plan options (including an HSA available option), dental, vision, life insurance, disability, EAP and more
• Access to Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical/Dependent Care)
• Competitive vacation and sick leave policies
• Free, on-site parking

The above statements describe the level of work performed and expected in general terms. The statements are not intended to list all the responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of employees so classified, and the content herein is subject to change due to the business needs of Scripps Research, with or without notice. Furthermore, nothing in this job description shall be interpreted to be in conflict with or to eliminate or modify in any way the employment-at-will status of Scripps Research staff.

EEO Statement:
The Scripps Research Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We promote diversity of thought, culture and background in the fields of science. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or status. Underrepresented individuals are encouraged to apply.