Research Technician/Animal Caretaker
The Position
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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.
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