Animal Care Technician I

Job Description

The VelociGene group is looking for an Animal Care Technician to join their large team. Under direct supervision, this employee will assist with routine husbandry care and maintenance of animals, including but not limited to feeding, watering, cage changing, and health checking of animals in the vivarium as well as maintenance of the facility.

In this role, a typical day might include the following:
• Apply technical knowledge to perform daily observations to check animals health status; report changes in environment and/or animals
• Environmental monitoring with associated documentation
• Changing and cleaning cages, equipment, water bottles, and food
• Unpacking and housing animals upon arrival
• Janitorial maintenance of facility rooms and stocking of supplies
• Responsible for preventative maintenance of animal facility equipment and supplies
• Preforms monthly sanitation of equipment and the facility
• Maintains accurate records of animals, supplies, and equipment; restocking supplies as needed

This role may be for you if:
• You have an interest in science.
• You thrive working on a team and can coordinate with others.
• You have a strong attention to detail.
• You are comfortable asking questions and providing feedback.

To be considered for this role, you must have a High School Diploma or equivalent technical certificate. Pursuit of Purina and/or AALAS certification at the ALAT level is desired. (required after first year of employment) A minimum of one year experience in animal care is helpful for this position. This position will require the individual to pass a physical before beginning employment.

Work Environment:
This position requires employees to work closely with animals. Some noises may be associated with this position. The ability to lift 30 pounds required.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Weekends & Holidays:
This position is deemed essential personnel. Weekend and Holiday work is required.

Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way! We are committed to building a workplace with an inclusive culture. Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, civil status, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, nationality, citizenship status, ethnic or national origin, membership of the Traveler community, familial status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. Where required, we will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with known disabilities or chronic illnesses during the recruitment process, unless such accommodation would impose undue hardship.

Where necessary, we disclose salary ranges for roles in all countries in which we operate. The final offer will be determined within the relevant range based on the country of employment, specific role level, and your skills and experience. In some countries, collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) may apply and influence certain elements of pay or benefits. Regeneron offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package which may include, depending on country and role: annual bonuses or other incentive plans, equity awards, pension or retirement benefits, 401(k) company match, health and wellness programs, fitness centers, insurance benefits (e.g. medical, dental, vision, life and disability), paid time off, and family support benefits. For additional information about Regeneron benefits in the U.S., please visit . For other locations, additional information will be provided during the recruitment process. If you have any questions, please speak with your recruiter.

Please be advised that at Regeneron, we believe we do our best work when we are together. For that reason, many roles are required to be performed on‑site. Please speak with your recruiter and hiring manager for more information about on‑site expectations for your role and location.

As part of the recruitment process, certain background checks may be conducted in accordance with the laws of the country where the position is based. The purpose of such checks is to verify certain information prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work and educational qualifications.

For jobs in Canada: this posting is for an existing position.

Salary Range (hourly)

$19.86 - $31.11