Research Technician/Animal Caretaker

The Position

.  Arrowhead is seeking a highly motivated Research Technician / Animal Caretaker to join our growing in vivo team within the Research Department at our San Diego site. The successful candidate will be joining a team dedicated to discovering, developing, and translating novel drug targets.

Customer Relationship
Personal Evolution
Autonomy
Administrative Work
Technical Expertise

Responsibilities:

  • Perform daily animal health checks
  • Clean and sanitize animal areas
  • Monitor vivarium environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, lighting)
  • Operate vivarium equipment (autoclave, dump station, water filler)
  • House new arrivals/change housing
  • Some electronic record keeping
  • Maintain a high level of productivity in the lab
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team environment

Requirements:

  • High School diploma or equivalent, some college-level education a plus
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds and extended standing
  • Some weekend and overtime work required
  • Experience with small animal handling is a plus