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Animal Care Technician

1 month ago

Rensselaer, United States Taconic Biosciences, Inc. Full time

Are you seeking a summer job? Do you excel with science, have a love for animals, and enjoy hands on work? If so, we want to hear from you

**Location**:Taconic Biosciences is seeking an Animal Care Technician to join our team at the Rensselaer, NY site for the 2024 Summer season.

**The pay**: $20 per hour

**The schedule**: Monday - Friday. Shift times as early as 5 AM, no later than 7:30 AM.

**What you will learn and do in training as an Animal Care Technician**:

- 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 understand and read an SOP.
- How to document work and use Taconic systems.
- About health statuses and how to maintain them.
- Additional responsibilities may involve receiving and loading supplies, as well as providing support to the existing team as needed.

**You may be a fit for this position if you**:

- Grew up on a farm or around animals.
- Are someone who pays attention to details and likes to stay organized.
- Have an interest in science
- Enjoy hands on work and being on your feet.
- Are working towards a degree in biology, animal science, or other areas.
- Are someone who enjoys learning
- Enjoy a collaborative team environment

**Requirements**:

- High School Diploma, GED, or related life experience.
- Regular physical exertion required including climbing, crouching, crawling, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
- The minimum age for employment is 18 years.

**Allergen Disclosure**:
Due to the nature of the work performed at Taconic, employees may be exposed to allergens in the workplace, even if their positions do not involve the direct handling of animals or animal bedding. While individuals with preexisting allergies and/or asthma may be particularly sensitive to these exposures, anyone can experience a reaction.

**About Us**:
With a history of over 65 years of excellence, Taconic Biosciences is a global team of the best problem solvers in the industry. We partner with our clients to develop winning research strategies that accelerate the discoveries for prevention and treatment of disease.

Taconic employees all over the world show up every day to deliver the best solutions for our clients while caring for ourselves, each other, and especially our animals. If you are a respectful, compassionate individual with a can-do attitude and a desire to do the right thing, we want you to join us

**Better Together at Taconic**
Inclusion, Diversity, Awareness & Action. Taconic Biosciences is taking an active and intentional role in creating a company culture that encourages and appreciates the uniqueness in all people. Being you is what allows you to bring your best self to work. We are committed to ensuring that Taconic is a safe and fair workplace for everyone because it’s our differences that make us stronger. We are better together.

Taconic Biosciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, or protected veteran status.

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