Animal Care Technician at Max Planck Florida Corporation

We are currently seeking a highly qualified and motivated individual for an Animal Care Technician Position. If experience warrants, this position may be an elevated Senior Technician Position.

Working as part of our Animal Resources Center, the selected candidate will primarily work with laboratory animals in a neuroscience research laboratory setting. Typical duties will include managing daily animal care; maintaining a clean environment; assisting other animal technicians when needed; performing housekeeping within the facility; monitoring animals during and after surgery; maintaining colony management software and daily health records; preparing diets; and performing other related duties, tasks and responsibilities as required or assigned.   

High School Diploma or GED and a minimum of two (2) years of related experience or a Bachelor’s Degree in a related scientific discipline and no related experience is required. Organizational abilities, effective communication and interpersonal skills are essential. Experience working with exotic species and husbandry are preferred.

Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.

AALAS certification is preferred.

With or without reasonable accommodation, employees in this position must be able to work around animals with the supervision and assistance of other animal technician, lift feed bags and animal cages; as well as perform repetitive motions with arms, wrists and hands. Further details of established essential functions for this position will be addressed/discussed during the interview process. 

Must be available for weekend and holiday rotations.

For more information & to apply online visit http://www.mpfi.org. EOE/M/F/V/D