Animal Care Technician/Trainee (N. Sacramento, CA)

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Job description

**Animal Care Technician/Trainee - No experience needed, training provided! (Sacramento, CA)**

We are seeking an **Animal Technician** to work in a Biomedical Research Institution that specializes in breeding animals for Research in Sacramento, CA.

Direct Hire/Permanent, Full Time Opportunity! $1,500 Sign on Bonus and $2,500 after 12 months of employment!!

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, start time ranges between 3:30am - 6:30am (8 hours a day/40 hours a week) and required to work one weekend a month.

Pay Rate: $20.25/hour

Must be comfortable working with mice and gowned up in a clean room environment!

Responsibilities:

Animal Care is part of the production team and work requires attention to detail, working in a highly controlled clean room environment, fast paced that provides continuous physical movement.

+ New team members undergo a 12-week paid training program with classroom and on-the-job training.

+ Learn all aspects of mouse husbandry and animal science and genetics.

+ Employees will learn to maintain our mice and monitor animal health and welfare.

+ Maintain a sanitary environment.

+ Prepare animals for shipping.

+ Accurately record detailed and organized data.

Qualifications:

+ Successful applicants must have a minimum of HS diploma or GED and prior work experience.

+ Employment will require successful completion of references, background check, pre-employment physical, and drug test.

+ Candidates must be able to lift 25 pounds.

+ A basic knowledge of computer skills preferred.

+ Candidates must have strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a fast paced, team-oriented environment.

+ Must have open availability, including weekends and holidays may be required.

**_Apply Now_** _for Immediate Consideration!_

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