Animal Caretaker I - Marmoset Group at Texas Biomedical Research Institute in San Antonio, Texas

Job Description:

Description:

Texas Biomed is searching for an Animal Caretaker – Marmoset Group to join our Veterinary Resources team. The Animal Caretaker works under close supervision in the performance of most duties, provides for the care of laboratory animals, their housing and associated facilities, with primary emphasis placed on maximizing animal welfare and minimizing experimental variables relating to animal health and environmental sanitation.

The Role
· Provide daily care for marmoset primates, 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.
· May be required to capture and handle non-sedated non-human primates.

Our Ideal Candidate
· High school diploma or GED required · Animal experience and/or bachelors degree in related field preferred.

· AALAS Certification at the ALAT level preferred.

· Must have valid driver's license and meet Texas Biomed driving standards.

· 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:

• The highest-level biocontainment labs for infectious disease and biodefense research
• A federally-designated National Primate Research Center
• More than 80 years of discoveries advancing diagnostics, vaccines and therapies
• An entrepreneurial culture and specialized expertise in regulated science required for FDA approval

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.

We take pride in fostering a culture of respect, opportunity, and unity! Texas Biomedical Research Institute provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

Requirements:

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.



Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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