Position - Temp - Animal Care Technician I
Pay Range - $20.29/hr - $23.24/hr
Location - Tarrytown, NY
Duration - 6 Months

The Velocigene group is looking for a Temporary Animal Care Technician to join their large team. Under direct supervision, this employee will assist with routine husbandry care and maintenance of animals, including but not limited to feeding, watering, cage changing, and health checking of animals in the vivarium as well as maintenance of the facility. 
 
In this role, a typical day might include the following:  

•    Apply technical knowledge to perform daily observations to check animals health status; report changes in environment and/or animals 
•    Environmental monitoring with associated documentation 
•    Changing and cleaning cages, equipment, water bottles, and food 
•    Unpacking and housing animals upon arrival 
•    Janitorial maintenance of facility rooms and stocking of supplies 
•    Responsible for preventative maintenance of animal facility equipment and supplies 
•    Preforms monthly sanitization of equipment and the facility  
•    Maintains accurate records of animals, supplies, and equipment; restocking supplies as needed 
 
This job might be for you if you: 

•    Have an interest in science.  
•    Thrive working on a team and can coordinate with others.  
•    Have a strong attention to detail.  
•    Are comfortable asking questions and providing feedback.  
 
To be considered for this role, you must have a High School Diploma or equivalent technical certificate. Pursuit of Purina and/or AALAS certification at the ALAT level is desired. (required after first year of employment) A minimum of one year experience in animal care is helpful for this position 
 
Work Environment: 

This position requires employees to work closely with animals. Some noises may be associated with this position. The ability to lift 30 pounds required. 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
 
Weekend and Holidays: 
This position is deemed essential personnel. Weekend and Holiday work is required.

This is a contract position at Regeneron with Magnit Global being the Employer.

To do our best work we need different viewpoints.  Therefore, we celebrate diversity and embrace inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, we are dedicated to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.  We strive to ensure that we maintain a positive and enriching work environment for all.

W2 only, no third-party solicitation