Animal Caretaker

Role Summary

The Animal Caretaker effectively provides In Vivo support in ABSL-2 and ABSL-3 environments. This position is responsible for providing husbandry (feed, water, enrichment, etc.) to a variety of laboratory animal species. This position is also responsible for assisting with the sanitation of the facility, caging and equipment. The Animal Caretaker has a strong understanding of the principles involved in providing animal care and husbandry, is proficient in applying these principles, and has a proven ability to work well in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide clean housing, feed, and water for animals housed in the facility
• Provide environmental enrichment and/or socialization to animals as directed
• Store and inventory feed, bedding, materials, and equipment
• Transfer animals and animal identification to clean caging/racks
• Observe animals daily and report abnormal findings to the appropriate individual(s)
• Receive and quarantine animals as required
• General handling and restraint of rodents, rabbits, ferrets, and nonhuman primates
• Clean animal cages, equipment, and work areas and decontaminate animal rooms
• Operate sanitizing and sterilizing equipment (rack washer, autoclave, etc.)
• Transport laboratory equipment and materials to and from animal rooms
• Perform ad-hoc work/special projects as necessary to support Tonix on various business initiatives
• Observe appropriate safety and study requirements by reading, understanding, and following Standard Operation Procedures
• Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork

Qualifications

• (2) years of experience working in a laboratory animal research environment or other animal care environment
• Must like working with animals and demonstrate a commitment to quality animal care
• High level of attention to detail
• Ability to work overtime including nights, weekends, and holidays, on a rotating schedule
• Dedicated team player who can withstand the high demands of a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential
• Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision
• Highly organized, results driven, problem solver, and collaborator
• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation

Education

• High School Diploma