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Research Animal Technician (Hiring Multiples Levels)

$20.5 per hour
Full-time

Moffitt Cancer Center

Summary

Build Your Career While Advancing Cancer Research

At Moffitt Cancer Center, our mission is clear: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer . As a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, we are committed to scientific excellence, collaboration, and innovation.

We are expanding into the Moffitt Discovery and Innovation Institute at Speros , a transformative new campus designed to accelerate breakthroughs in cancer research. As we grow, we are hiring across multiple technician levels , offering a clear career path in laboratory animal science.

Position Overview (All Levels)

Team members provide high-quality husbandry and care to laboratory animals while supporting critical cancer research. Responsibilities include animal care, health monitoring, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with veterinary and research teams.

  Career Levels & Pay

Research Animal Care Technician Associate (Entry Level)

Starting Pay: $20.50/hour

Ideal for those beginning a career in laboratory animal science.

Highlights:

  • Learn foundational skills in animal husbandry and care
  • Perform basic health checks and cage maintenance
  • Support sanitation, cage wash, and facility operations
  • Gain exposure to research environments and procedures

Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma/GED + 2 years of animal care experience
    or a degree in Animal Science (or related field) with 1 year of experience

 

Research Animal Care Technician (Mid-Level)

Starting Pay: $21.50/hour

For experienced professionals with research animal care experience.

Highlights:

  • Independently perform husbandry and welfare monitoring
  • Support breeding, treatments, and research protocols
  • Ensure regulatory compliance and animal welfare standards
  • Collaborate with veterinary staff and investigators

Qualifications:

  • 4 years of animal care experience, including 1 year in research animal care

 

Senior Research Animal Care Technician

Starting Pay: $23.50/hour

For advanced technicians with specialized and leadership capabilities.

Highlights:

  • Perform advanced procedures (e.g., injections, gavage, study support)
  • Lead breeding services and technical support activities
  • Assist with training and process improvements
  • Support SOP development and operational excellence

Typical Qualifications:

  • Associate’s degree + 4 years experience (including 2 years research animal care)
    or High School Diploma + 6 years experience (including 2 years research animal care).
  • Advanced technical skills; AALAS certification preferred

 

What You’ll Do (All Levels)

  • Provide daily husbandry: feeding, watering, and cage sanitation
  • Monitor animal health and report concerns
  • Maintain accurate records and census data
  • Support research activities, including breeding and technical services (level-dependent)
  • Follow regulatory and safety protocols
  • Work collaboratively in a fast-paced research environment

  Benefits & Perks

At Moffitt Cancer Center, we invest in our team members:

  • Competitive market-based salary
  • Eligible for an annual Team Member Incentive
  • Eligible for an annual Team Member Merit Increase
  • Tuition Assistance to support your career growth
  • Comprehensive, inclusive benefits package ( Health, Financial & Lifestyle coverage )

  Why Join Moffitt

  • Be part of a nationally recognized cancer center
  • Work in both established facilities and the new Speros Discovery campus
  • Clear career progression across technician levels
  • Opportunities for certification, training, and advancement
  • Inclusive, mission-driven culture guided by Compassion, Drive, Excellence, Imagination, and Inclusion

  Relocate to Tampa, Florida

Make your move to a city that offers both opportunity and lifestyle:

  • Beautiful Gulf Coast beaches and year-round sunshine
  • No state income tax
  • Affordable cost of living compared to major metros
  • Thriving healthcare and biotech community

*Relocation assistance may be available to support your move.

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