Animal Caregiver

Responsibilities Provide daily animal care, including feeding, watering, health monitoring, and routine husbandry activities. Maintain a clean and sanitary animal facility through cage washing, sterilization, and general housekeeping procedures. Adhere to established safety, compliance, and animal welfare policies and procedures. Work closely with veterinary and research staff, following detailed instructions and established protocols. Support facility operations on a rotating schedule that includes weekdays, weekends, and holidays to ensure continuous animal care. Perform additional duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent. Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment health screening in accordance with applicable occupational health requirements and institutional policies. Preferred Qualifications Previous laboratory, animal care, or animal handling experience. Strong attention to detail and ability to follow standard operating procedures. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. • We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA). • As a job position within our Life Sciences division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: high-risk work environments (warehouse or industrial areas), high-risk/ high-error job duties that could result in life-threatening injury or death, operation of heavy-duty machinery, working with hazardous chemicals, exposure to other dangerous materials, such as drugs and sharp instruments. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.