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Form of workAnimal Caretaker - Chimp Group
TexasBiomed is searching for an Animal Caretaker in the Chimp Group. Thesuccessful candidate must be able to wash down and move cages, feed animals,perform daily health checks on animals, and sanitize cages using variousdetergents and portable power washers. Must be able to work well as a teammember, as well as independently.
The Role•Provide daily care for chimpanzees, e.g., watering, feeding, dailycleaning of cages, etc.
•Provide all other aspects of primate husbandry, including health checks,recording data and assisting Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians in healthcare and assistin environmental enrichment program.
•Must be able to read, follow written/verbalorders, and write legibly to record health data and some research data.
Our Ideal Candidate•High school diploma orGED 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
•7% Employer-Funded retirement contribution starting day one
•Full insurance benefits
•Holidays, PTO and a paid week off for the last week of December
Who We Are:
Texas BiomedicalResearch Institute is one of the world'sleading independent biomedical research institutions dedicated to advancingglobal human health through innovative biomedical research.Texas Biomedaims to unravel the mysteries of infectious diseases through innovativethinking, creative problem solving and cutting-edge technologies.
Other:Work involves strenuous physical activities of variouskinds with routine exposure to animals, hazardous substances, potentiallydangerous situations, and unpleasant work conditions (e.g. exposure tounpleasant odors or adverse weather conditions). The laboratory environment ismanaged by stringent safety and health standards and with adherence toprotocol, the risk is low.
**All newhires must present proof of an up to date COVID-19 immunization record toinclude booster(s) if eligible.
TexasBiomed is searching for an Animal Caretaker in the Chimp Group. Thesuccessful candidate must be able to wash down and move cages, feed animals,perform daily health checks on animals, and sanitize cages using variousdetergents and portable power washers. Must be able to work well as a teammember, as well as independently.
The Role•Provide daily care for chimpanzees, e.g., watering, feeding, dailycleaning of cages, etc.
•Provide all other aspects of primate husbandry, including health checks,recording data and assisting Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians in healthcare and assistin environmental enrichment program.
•Must be able to read, follow written/verbalorders, and write legibly to record health data and some research data.
Our Ideal Candidate•High school diploma orGED 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
•7% Employer-Funded retirement contribution starting day one
•Full insurance benefits
•Holidays, PTO and a paid week off for the last week of December
Who We Are:
Texas BiomedicalResearch Institute is one of the world'sleading independent biomedical research institutions dedicated to advancingglobal human health through innovative biomedical research.Texas Biomedaims to unravel the mysteries of infectious diseases through innovativethinking, creative problem solving and cutting-edge technologies.
Other:Work involves strenuous physical activities of variouskinds with routine exposure to animals, hazardous substances, potentiallydangerous situations, and unpleasant work conditions (e.g. exposure tounpleasant odors or adverse weather conditions). The laboratory environment ismanaged by stringent safety and health standards and with adherence toprotocol, the risk is low.
**All newhires must present proof of an up to date COVID-19 immunization record toinclude booster(s) if eligible.
