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Animal Care Technician Jobs in Columbia, MO at Altasciences
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Chez Altasciences, nous travaillons tous à l’unisson pour contribuer à la découverte, au développement et à la fabrication de nouvelles thérapies médicamenteuses afin qu’elles parviennent plus rapidement aux personnes qui en ont besoin. Quel que soit votre rôle, nous jouons tous un rôle important et vous aurez un impact significatif sur la santé et le bien-être des personnes dans le monde entier. En respectant nos valeurs de développement du personnel, d’orientation client, de qualité et d’excellence, de respect et d’intégrité, nous cherchons à favoriser un environnement de travail passionné et collaboratif et nous sommes à la recherche de personnes talentueuses et enthousiastes, comme vous, pour rejoindre notre équipe en pleine croissance ! Que vous soyez un récent diplômé de l’université ou à la recherche de votre prochaine opportunité de carrière, il est temps de découvrir votre avenir chez Altasciences.
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Turn your passion for animal care into a meaningful career.
About The Role
As an Animal Care Technician , you will play a vital role in ensuring the health, well-being, and humane care of research animals that contribute to life-changing medical and scientific advancements. Working as part of a dedicated and compassionate team, you will support daily animal husbandry activities, maintain clean and safe environments, and help uphold the highest standards of animal welfare and regulatory compliance.
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who enjoy working with animals, take pride in providing exceptional care, and are looking to build a rewarding career in a science-driven environment.
What You’ll Do Here
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Provide daily care and husbandry for animals, including feeding, cleaning, enrichment, health observations, and maintaining a comfortable environment.
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Handle and work with a variety of species, including mice, rats, rabbits, dogs, swine, and non-human primates, always with professionalism, empathy, and respect for animal welfare.
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Monitor animal behavior and health status and promptly communicate observations to the appropriate teams.
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Maintain animal housing areas by performing cleaning, sanitation, cage-changing, and environmental monitoring activities.
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Operate and maintain equipment such as cage washers, autoclaves, and animal transport equipment.
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Support animal receiving, room transfers, study assignments, and animal movement throughout the facility.
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Monitor environmental conditions including temperature, humidity, lighting, ventilation, and overall room cleanliness.
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Maintain inventory levels and ensure animal care supplies are stocked and available.
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Support research and facility operations by assisting with animal transport, cage movement, and other cross-functional activities.
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Accurately document activities in accordance with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), ALCOA+ principles, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and regulatory requirements.
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Follow all safety procedures, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, and biosecurity protocols.
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Participate in rotating weekend and evening schedules to ensure continuous animal care.
What You’ll Need to Succeed
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High School Diploma and/or GED required; BS/BA in a scientific discipline
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Minimum of 0-1 of related experience.
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ALAT certification preferred.
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Positive attitude toward work and co-workers.
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Genuine passion for animal care and welfare.
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Ability to work with a variety of animal species.
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Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
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Excellent observation and communication skills.
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Comfortable performing physically active work, including lifting, standing, and moving throughout the facility.
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Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
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Flexibility to participate in weekend and evening rotations.
Work Authorization & Sponsorship:
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Altasciences is unable to provide sponsorship, sponsorship transfers, or visa maintenance for this position. All applicants must possess valid work authorization that does not require employer sponsorship now or in the future.
Why Join Us?
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Make a meaningful impact on scientific and medical research.
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Work alongside experienced animal care and research professionals.
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Receive hands-on training and opportunities for career development.
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Be part of a collaborative and supportive team culture.
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Contribute to an organization committed to the highest standards of animal welfare, ethics, and scientific excellence.
Benefits
Altasciences offers a wide variety of benefits to help our employees live healthy and fulfilling lives both at and outside of work.
Altasciences’ Benefits Package Includes:
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Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
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401(k)/RRSP with Employer Match
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Paid Vacation and Holidays
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Paid Sick and Bereavement Leave
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Employee Assistance & Telehealth Programs
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Telework when applicable
Altasciences’ Incentive Programs Include:
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Training & Development Programs
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Employee Referral Bonus Program
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Title: Animal Care Technician
Company: Altasciences
Location: Columbia, MO
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