Altasciences is a mid-size contract research organization with a unique focus on supporting drug development from lead candidate selection to proof of concept. With over 25 years of industry experience, we provide preclinical and clinical solutions to an international customer base of biopharmaceutical companies. Our full-service offering in this critical stage of drug development includes program management, preclinical safety testing, clinical pharmacology services, manufacturing and analytical services, medical writing, biostatistics, data management, and bioanalysis services tailored to specific research requirements. Altasciences has facilities in Montreal, QC; Kansas City, KS,Seattle, WA and Philadelphia, PA.
Our team is made up of over 1,300 professionals from the medical and scientific fields who work together to achieve a common goal: to contribute to the advancement of life sciences. Bring your talents and forward-thinking approach to Altasciences and help us develop medicines for those who need them, faster.
Do you want to want to work at a company that helps saves lives? Do you love taking care of animals? The Animal Care Technician provides basic husbandry services or perform tasks involved in the care, maintenance, and welfare of research animals (e.g. mice, rats, rabbits, dogs, non-human primates and swine). Starting pay $17.50/hr. Full time and Part time shifts available.
How you'll Contribute
Fast paced environment where you are responsible for producing high quality clean caging and general Animal Care
It involves pushing and pulling large animal caging
Loading and unloading the caging into a large rack washer
Daily room clean
General cleaning duties (mopping, trash, etc.)
Qualifications
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
This is an entry level position and previous animal experience would be beneficial
Basic computer and math skills
Ability to communicate (verbal and written) in a professional manner
This is a physical position in a warm environment
Position requires the ability to bend, squat, kneel, and stand, for up to 7 hours/day
Position also requires wearing of PPE (face mask, face shield, goggles, hair net, scrubs, etc.)
Be able to regularly push and pull heavy objects and safely move or lift heavy loads (up to 50 pounds)
All schedules include weekends, holidays and occasional overtime
Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
401K with match
Life insurance
Relaxed dress code
Paid holidays
Paid Time Off
On-sitecafeteria and gym
Company events, including happy hours, team building competitions, lunches and much more.
Altasciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, and protected veteran status, or disability status.
Altasciences uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.E-Verify.gov.
Other details
Pay Type Hourly
Min Hiring Rate $17.00
Required Education High School
Job Start Date Monday, February 22, 2021
Altasciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, and protected veteran status, or disability status.
Altasciences uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.E-Verify.gov.
