Role Overview & Specifications

We are seeking Animal Care Technician for our in vivo research projects. The position is an amazing opportunity for an individual looking to grow with a fast-growing biotech company.

Responsibilities

  • Take care of our animal colony and routine husbandry such as performing cage changing, animal health observations, animal receipt, and basic health treatments
  • Maintain the highest standards of animal welfare
  • Maintain all facility procedures with excellent quality and rigor
  • Assemble, set up, and operate necessary experimental equipment
  • Lead vivarium-based initiatives independently and providing guidance to other team members as needed

Qualifications

  • Strong communication skills: comfort level talking to different teams and levels
  • Familiarity with GSuite: Google Sheets and Google Docs
  • Detail-oriented and comfortable with routinely filling out important laboratory records, such as daily animal health check logs, room temperature/humidity readings, etc.
  • A flexible work schedule, weekends and holiday work are required but shared among the team
You may be a good match for this role if:
  • You are well-organized, with a sharp eye for detail
  • You’re energetic, adaptable, and value collaboration
  • Friends describe you as a problem solver
  • You are goal-oriented. You measure yourself against your own high standards and try each day to do better than you did the day before

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Redwood City, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

  • What makes you a good fit for this job? (you will be rejected if there is no answer)
  • Why are you interested in this job?

Experience:

  • animal care: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

About Retro

Retro is an actively verified employer hiring talent across technology, engineering, and operations.

  • Headquarters: United States / United Kingdom
  • Company Size: 1,000+ employees
  • Trust Rating: 95 / 100 (Official Registry Audited)

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