Animal Care Technician 1
$41,600–$41,600 year
On-site · Germantown, New York, United States
Job Summary
Animal Care Technician 1 in Germantown, NY, starting part of a dedicated training program with progression to Animal Care Technician 2/3 and up to Senior Specialist. Learn Taconic processes and basics of animal husbandry, including water/food delivery, cage cleaning, handling mice/rats, and working within barrier or isolator environments. Training covers reading SOPs, documenting work, ordering supplies, and using Taconic systems; growth is based on skills and behaviors with regular manager check-ins. Ideal candidates have experience with animals or care roles, strong attention to detail, organizational skills, flexibility for unexpected tasks, and a passion for science. Schedule starts as early as 5:00am with rotating weekends and potential overtime; benefits include health insurance options, PTO, holidays, 401(k) match, tuition reimbursement, and wellness resources.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma, GED, or related life experience
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