Support Services Technician

Are you someone who thrives in a hands-on role, unafraid to get your hands dirty and tackle challenges head-on? Do you enjoy working in a team environment where every member plays a crucial role? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you at Taconic Biosciences!

Location: Taconic Biosciences is seeking a full-time Support Services Technician to join our dedicated Central Processing Area team at the Germantown, NY 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 and could exceed the advertised salary range, however, please note that the upper end of the range is not guaranteed to be offered.

The Schedule: Enjoy a balanced work-life schedule with a Monday to Friday shift, start as early as 5:30am. 

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:
As a Support Services Technician in our Central Processing Area (CPA), you will play a vital role in supporting our animal production needs through a variety of cleaning, sterilizing, transporting, and processing procedures. You will work closely with the team to ensure all tasks are completed efficiently and accurately, with opportunities to cross-train in different areas for a well-rounded experience.

Core Responsibilities:

• Operating autoclaves to sterilize assorted barrier supplies.
• Operating forklift to move products and equipment to and from various locations.
• Strategically process loads per delivery schedule to meet deadlines.
• Load and unload autoclaves using pallet jack.
• Move containers using pallet jack or forklift.
• Assist in barrier start up.
• Process assorted barrier laundry.
• Load assorted barrier supplies into autoclavable containers.
• Load feed containers.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Minimum of 6 months of relevant work experience or equivalent training.
• Forklift and electric pallet jack experience a plus, but we will certify you!
• Effective communication skills and a willingness to learn.
• Basic computer proficiency for documentation purposes (training provided).
• Strong problem-solving abilities to tackle challenges as they arise.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment:
This role requires considerable physical exertion, including frequent climbing, crouching, crawling, and lifting items up to 75 pounds. The work environment involves regular use of chemicals, protective equipment, and heavy machinery, with exposure to occupational hazards that require special precautions and occasional situations with the potential for serious injury. Regular exposure to extreme temperatures, outdoor weather conditions, strong odors, and elevated noise levels is also expected, and access to certain work areas may be restricted. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential 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
Inclusion, Diversity, Awareness & Action. Taconic Biosciences is taking an active and intentional role in creating a company culture that encourages and appreciates the uniqueness in all people. Being you is what allows you to bring your best self to work. We are committed to ensuring that Taconic is a safe and fair workplace for everyone because it’s our differences that make us stronger. We are better together.

Taconic Biosciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, or protected veteran status.