Support Services Technician

Are you someone who thrives in a strong team environment and a career with a purpose? Do you enjoy hands on work and are you happy to switch things up sometimes?  If so, we want to hear from you!

The Location: Taconic Biosciences is seeking a Support Services Technician to join our team dedicated Support Services team at our Cambridge City, IN site. 

The Pay Range: $20 per hour. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors. These factors include geographic location, experience, training, education, and local market conditions.

The Schedule: Monday – Thursday 5:30am – 4:00pm

What we offer:

• Insurance within 30 days or less which includes options for medical, dental, vision, pet insurance and more!
• 20 days paid time off plus 6 additional holidays and 1 floating holiday
• Work life balance
• 401(k) plan with up to 4% employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Career advancement opportunities
• Commitment to training and providing you with the skills you need for success
• All employees receive access to 24/7 telemedicine (including mental health), short- and long-term disability and life insurance

If you are looking for a rewarding career and the opportunity to grow, apply today!

The Role:
The Support Services Technician will be based in our Support Services areas which includes Wash Services, Facilities & Supply, SAS and Central Processing. Each technician has a specific area they are based in and over time will be cross trained in all areas so that they will have the ability to support the entire team as needed. Each department works to support animal production needs using various methods of cleaning, sterilizing, and processing procedures.

Core Responsibilities:

• Operating autoclaves and cage washers to clean and sterilize feed and assorted barrier supplies.
• Operating forklift to move products and equipment to and from various locations.
• Operating equipment, handling supplies and animals to perform Euthanasia practices.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or general education (GED)
• Minimum 6 months working experience or related training
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Basic computer skills needed to document routing information – we will train!
• Problem solving

Physical Requirements & Work Environment:
This role requires considerable physical exertion, including frequent climbing, crouching, crawling, and lifting items up to 75 pounds. Employees will regularly work with chemicals and protective measures while handling occupational hazards that require special precautions. The work environment may involve occasional exposure to situations with the potential for serious injury, as well as extremes in temperature, outdoor weather conditions, strong odors, and high noise levels. In some cases, access to certain work areas may be restricted. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

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
Awareness, Action, & Respect. Taconic Biosciences is taking an active and intentional role in fostering a company culture that values and appreciates the uniqueness of all individuals, by promoting fairness and equity. Being you is what allows you to bring your best self to work. We are committed to making Taconic a safe and fair workplace for everyone. We are better together.  

Taconic Biosciences is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, and all other categories protected by law.