Animal Care Technician I - Allen Institute

Animal Care Technician I – Scientific Support

* A cover letter outlining how your work experience meet the job requirements is preferred.

The mission of the Allen Institute is to unlock the complexities of bioscience and advance our knowledge to improve human health. Using an open science, multi-scale, team-oriented approach, the Allen Institute focuses on accelerating foundational research, developing standards and models, and cultivating new ideas to make a broad, transformational impact on science.

The mission of the Allen Institute administration team is to provide support and structure to the scientific divisions. Coinciding with the team science approach, administration helps facilitate team learning and the overall mission of the institute.

The Animal Care Technician I is responsible for the daily care of research animals and vivarium operations. Duties include and are not limited to daily cage washing, cage changing, maintaining a clean environment, monitoring the overall health of the animals, following Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions and to work efficiently in a team environment.

Our ideal team member will possess excellent manual dexterity, attention to detail, and the willingness to work with moderate supervision completing daily operations and tasks. This position reports to the team lead.

The Allen Institute believes that team science significantly benefits from the participation of diverse voices, experiences and backgrounds. High-quality science can only be produced when it includes different perspectives. We are committed to increasing diversity across every team and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for this role.

Essential Functions

• Preparing and sterilizing rodent caging, equipment, accessories, and enrichment devices
• Handling waste disposal tasks
• Performing vivarium housekeeping duties
• Changing cages, feed, and water
• Maintaining and monitoring Vivarium equipment
• Monitoring animal health
• Monitoring the room environment
• Identifying tattoos and ear notches
• Performing euthanasia per AVMA guidelines
• Follow written Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions, and regulatory requirements
• Maintaining accurate written and computerized records
• Perform duties under limited supervision
• Work with Supervisor to prioritize daily tasks
• Other duties as assigned

Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Required Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent required

Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Animal experience preferred but not required
• AALAS Certification or vet tech training

Work Environment

• This position requires working in a laboratory animal environment, 8 hours daily and wearing personnel protective equipment (PPE) which may include wearing respiratory protection for long periods of time
• Operation of cage washing and bedding disposal equipment
• Laboratory duties involve safely handling or working near chemical, biological or other hazardous material
• Working in loud, wet environments

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift and move 40 lbs on a regular basis and sustained physical activities such as bending, balancing, stooping, reaching, and remain standing for long periods of time
• Pushing heavy rack systems and supplies
• Duties include motions that are repetitive tasks
• Performing daily tasks while wearing Personnel Protection Equipment which may include scrubs, gloves, shoe covers, gowns, ear plugs / muffs, face mask, and eye protection

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• This position is essential to the care of animals and expected to report to work daily, even in the event of inclement weather conditions
• Work on call, weekend, or holiday shifts as needed or as assigned

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• All employees who work with live animals must complete an Occupational Health medical history form and/or consultation with an Occupational Health Provider and receive clearance to work with animals. Depending on your health history and job responsibilities, an annual respiratory health screening and clearance to use a respirator may also be required.

Additional Comments

• **Please note, this opportunity does not sponsor work visas and has no relocation assistance**

Annualized Salary Range

• $41,550 - $47,050*

* Final salary depends on required education for the role, experience, and level of skills relevant to the role, along with work location, where applicable.

Benefits

• Employees (and their families) are eligible to enroll in benefits per eligibility rules outline in the Allen Institute’s Benefits Guide. These benefits include medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are also eligible to enroll in the Allen Institute’s 401k plan. Paid time off is also available as outlined in the Allen Institutes Benefits Guide. Details on the Allen Institute’s benefits offering are located at the following link to the Benefits Guide: https://alleninstitute.org/careers/benefits.

It is the policy of the Allen Institute to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Allen Institute will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.