Animal Caretaker I - Chimp Group at Texas Biomedical Research Institute in San Antonio, Texas

Job Description:

Texas Biomed is searching for an Animal Caretaker in the Chimp Group. The successful candidate must be able to wash down and move cages, feed animals, perform daily health checks on animals, and sanitize cages using various detergents and portable power washers. Must be able to work well as a team member, as well as independently.

The Role
· Provide daily care for chimpanzees, e.g., watering, feeding, daily cleaning of cages, etc.
· 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
· Animal experience a plus.

· Valid Driver's license

· Available to work Monday-Friday, 7am to 4pm with rotating schedule covering some weekends and holidays

What we can offer you:
· Competitive pay and career development opportunities
· 7% Employer-Funded retirement contribution starting day one
· Full insurance benefits
· Holidays, PTO and a paid week off in the last week of December

· We are proud of our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging!

Who We Are:
Texas Biomedical Research Institute is one of the world's leading independent biomedical research institutions dedicated to advancing global human health through innovative biomedical research. Texas Biomed aims to unravel the mysteries of infectious diseases through innovative thinking, creative problem solving and cutting-edge technologies.

Other: Work involves strenuous physical activities of various kinds with routine exposure to animals, hazardous substances, potentially dangerous situations, and unpleasant work conditions (e.g. exposure to unpleasant odors or adverse weather conditions). The laboratory environment is managed by stringent safety and health standards and with adherence to protocol, the risk is low.

Texas Biomedical Research Institute provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.?

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