Posted in Other about 10 hours ago.
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Texas Biomed is searching for an Animal Caretaker in the Baboon Group. The successful candidate must be able to wash down and move cages, feed animals, perform daily health checks on animals, and sanitize cages using various detergents and portable power washers. Must be able to work well as a team member, as well as independently.
The Role
· Provide daily care for baboons, e.g., watering, feeding, daily cleaning of cages, etc.
· Provide all other aspects of primate husbandry, including health checks, recording data and assisting Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians in health care and assist in environmental enrichment program.
Our Ideal Candidate
· High school diploma or GED required
· Animal experience a preferred
· Valid Driver's license
· Available to work Monday-Friday, 7am to 4pm with rotating schedule covering some weekends and holidays
Who We Are:
Join our incredible mission to pave the way for a world free from the fear of infectious disease!
Texas Biomedical Research Institute is pioneering and sharing scientific research to protect you, your families, and our global community from the threat of infectious diseases. Our scientific discoveries create breakthroughs in medical research to provide better overall global health.
Texas Biomed is the only independent, nonprofit infectious disease research institute in the U.S. to combine:
What We Can Offer You:
· Employee-centered culture with an emphasis on open communication, job empowerment and trust!
· Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for your family (and even your pets)!
· An incomparable employer funded retirement plan with 7% retirement funding starting day 1 (and increases upon years of service)!
· Generous paid time off, with 14 paid holidays including Winter Recess (paid week off the last week of December)
· On-site medical clinic, wellness incentives & paid prescription drug resources to promote health management!
· On-site gym & wellness programs!
· Flexible work arrangements for work-life balance!
· Dynamic learning environment with opportunities for professional development, mentorship, continuing education (tuition reimbursement) and leadership programs to help you thrive both personally and professionally.
Other: Work involves strenuous physical activities of various kinds with routine exposure to animals, hazardous substances, potentially dangerous situations, and unpleasant work conditions (e.g. exposure to unpleasant odors or adverse weather conditions). The laboratory environment is managed by stringent safety and health standards and with adherence to protocol, the risk is low.
We are proud of our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging! Texas Biomedical Research Institute provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.
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