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Animal Technician II

1 month ago


San Diego, California, United States The Scripps Research Institute Full time
About Us

The Scripps Research Institute is a world-renowned biomedical research organization dedicated to advancing human health through innovative science and education. With a legacy of over 100 years, we have established ourselves as a leader in the field of biomedical research, with a strong focus on translational science and precision medicine.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Animal Technician II to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing exceptional animal care and support to our research scientists, ensuring the health and well-being of our animal subjects.

Responsibilities
  • Transfer animals to clean caging, ensuring provision of feed, water, and bedding, along with reporting abnormal conditions.
  • Maintain animal records, conduct daily animal health observations, identify sick animals, receive and ship animals, and perform basic treatments under veterinary staff direction.
  • Permanently identify animals by ear tags, ear notch, or tattoos.
  • Clean, sanitize, and autoclave caging, equipment, water bottles, feed, and bedding, along with conducting cagewash equipment maintenance and reporting maintenance needs.
  • Euthanize rodents according to procedures, and in USDA-covered species emergency situations under veterinary guidance.
  • May perform breeding and routine procedures such as tailing, bleeds, and injections.
  • Assist with health-monitoring program and may perform specialized tasks in infectious agent quarters, quarantine areas, or animal facilities adhering to regulations pertaining to biohazards while maintaining traffic patterns.
Requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
  • Minimum three years animal care experience. A Bachelor's degree in a life science, Associate's degree in veterinary technology, or AALAS certification may be substituted for experience.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Effective interpersonal relation skills.
  • Must demonstrate competency in technical procedures.
  • Participation in weekend and holiday rotations is required.
  • Eligible for a promotion to Animal Technician III within 3-5 years of actively working as Animal Technician II with no existing performance failures.
Physical Requirements

With or without reasonable accommodation, employees in this position must be able to lift and handle equipment or materials up to 20 pounds; as well as perform repetitive motions with arms, wrists, and hands. This position may also include utilizing personal protective equipment (PPE) and working in an environment that contains biohazardous materials. May also include stationary position for an extended period of time, traverse campus/facility as needed, operate machinery such as computer, phone, copy machine; exposure to cold or hot temperatures.

Compensation

The expected hiring range for this position is $22 to $26 per hour, commensurate with experience. Consideration will be given to experience that exceeds the listed requirements.

Benefits
  • 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.