Animal Facilities Technician

About The Role

As an Animal Facilities Tech, you will perform general facility cleaning and support for the Husbandry department within the vivarium.

What You'll Do Here

• Perform general facility cleaning (e.g., mopping, trash removal, floor scrubber, etc.) and laundry.
• Stocking PPE storage and usage areas.
• Assist with transferring vivarium equipment.
• Perform minor facility repairs.
• Operation of the cage/rack washer.Comply with the appropriate safety and study requirements as described in the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and governmental regulations.
• Comply with appropriate safety and health practices including personal protective equipment and barrier requirements, as applicable.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• No prior work experience is required.
• Ability to effectively comprehend and communicate (verbal and written) in a professional manner.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of people in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive attitude toward work and co-workers.

Work Authorization & Sponsorship

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Altasciences is unable to provide sponsorship, sponsorship transfers, or visa maintenance for this position. All applicants must possess valid work authorization that does not require employer sponsorship now or in the future.

What We Offer

The pay range estimated for this position is xxx - xxx (per hour rates or annually. Please note that hourly rates/salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, prior relevant experience, skills, education, certification, location as well as internal equity and market data.

Benefits

Altasciences offers a wide variety of benefits to help our employees live healthy and fulfilling lives both at and outside of work.

Altasciences’ Benefits Package Includes:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
• 401(k)/RRSP with Employer Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Free lunch, Monday - Friday
• Free employee parking
• Paid Sick and Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance & Telehealth Programs
• Telework when applicable.

Altasciences’ Incentive Programs Include:

• Training & Development Programs
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

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