Animal Caretaker

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The Animal Caretaker provides in‑vivo support in ABSL‑2 and ABSL‑3 environments. The role handles husbandry for a variety of laboratory animal species and assists with facility sanitation, caging, and equipment.

• Provide clean housing, feed, and water for animals housed in the facility.
• Provide environmental enrichment and/or socialization to animals as directed.
• Store and inventory feed, bedding, materials, and equipment.
• Transfer animals and animal identification to clean caging/racks.
• Observe animals daily and report abnormal findings to the appropriate individual(s).
• Receive and quarantine animals as required.
• General handling and restraint of rodents, rabbits, ferrets, and nonhuman primates.
• Clean animal cages, equipment, and work areas and decontaminate animal rooms.
• Operate sanitizing and sterilizing equipment (rack washer, autoclave, etc.).
• Transport laboratory equipment and materials to and from animal rooms.
• Perform ad‑hoc work/special projects as necessary to support Tonix on various business initiatives.
• Observe appropriate safety and study requirements by reading, understanding, and following Standard Operating Procedures.
• Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.

• High School Diploma.
• At least 2 years of experience working in a laboratory animal research environment or other animal care environment.
• Must like working with animals and demonstrate a commitment to quality animal care.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Ability to work overtime including nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating schedule.
• Dedicated team player who can withstand the high demands of a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision.
• Highly organized, results driven, problem solver, and collaborator.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.

Tonix does not accept agency resumes unless contacted directly by internal Tonix Talent Acquisition. Please do not forward resumes to Tonix employees or any other company location;
Tonix is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Basic and Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance, Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, and Employee Assistance Programs.
• Pet Insurance.
• Retirement Savings 401k with company match and annual discretionary stock options.
• Generous Paid Time Off, Sick Time, & Paid Holidays.
• Career Development and Training.

Tonix provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition to federal law requirements, Tonix complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

Tonix expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic, information, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Other
• Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing