Texas Biomed is searching for an Animal Caretaker – Biocontainment Support to join our team. This candidate will provide general husbandry and animal handling inside the ABSL-2 and ABSL-3 laboratories. Candidate will assist with documentation of data obtained from daily animal care.
The Role
· Provide daily care for non-human primates, e.g., watering, feeding, daily cleaning of cages, etc. within ABSL 2 & 3 labs
· 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. Prefer one-year specific job experience or bachelors degree in related discipline.
· AALAS Certificate at the ALAT level preferred or licensed veterinary technician (LVT).
· Animal experience preferred.
· Must have valid driver’s license and meet Texas Biomed driving standards.
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.