Animal Tech

Animal Tech W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. United States, Arizona, Flagstaff May 20, 2026 About the Role We are looking for a Nonclinical Research Technician to join our Animal Care Team in Flagstaff who will be responsible for providing humane care, routine husbandry and sanitation for the Company's research animals including providing health checks, administering medications, and assisting with the program of environmental enrichment in a team-focused, energetic environment. This role will be located at our facility in Flagstaff, Arizona. Responsibilities
Feeding, exercising, and providing environmental enrichment to research animals
Cleaning, sanitizing and general maintenance of research animal areas
Monitoring health status and administering medications
Performing routine veterinary care under the supervision/direction of a veterinarian
Collecting, creating, and maintaining well-documented records and quality systems
Creation and modification of SOPs
Effectively carrying out multiple assignments while staying on schedule
Assisting in the completion of pre-clinical studies
Maintaining compliance with Biosciences Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), AAALAC standards, IACUC policies, and FDA and USDA regulations
Participate in Biosciences Technician injury prevention program
Required Qualifications
At least one year of work experience caring for animals
Ability to work independently as well as with a small team
Ability to work flexible hours/schedules, including change in schedule, overtime, weekends, holidays, and Call-In as required
Ability to use basic computer applications, including email, word processing, and team communication tools
Ability to Pass background and drug screen physical health baseline and have no known animal allergies
Ability to Lift 50 lbs. routinely, and up to 80 lbs. with assistance
Desired Qualifications
Certification by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science as an Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) or higher
Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) by American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
Minimum 1 year of experience in a veterinary clinic or research environment where caring for animals was part of daily responsibilities What We Offer Our success is based on the capability and creativity of our Associates, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards program that supports your everyday and helps you build your tomorrow. We provide benefits that offer choice and flexibility and promote overall well-being. And in keeping with our belief that every Associate should share in the collective success of the enterprise; we provide a distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country as well as potential opportunities for "profit-sharing". Learn more at gore.com/careers/benefits Gore is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, pregnancy status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, gender identity and expression, and any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. Gore is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screening. Gore will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, e.g., arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws. Gore requires all applicants to be eligible to work within the United States. Gore generally will not sponsor visas unless otherwise noted on the position description.