Animal Caretaker

Goldbelt Apex, a part of the Healthcare Technology Transformation Group, is a data-focused company dedicated to process and quality in every aspect. As experts in healthcare IT experts, Apex is committed to building systems for healthcare organizations to seamlessly communicate and exchange data across different systems and devices.

Summary:

The Animal Caretaker provides daily husbandry, feeding, and monitoring of laboratory animals.

Schedule: Primarily 0700-1530, with weekend and holiday rotations.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide routine care, feeding, and monitoring of laboratory animals
• Maintain clean and enriched living environments
• Observe and report signs of illness or distress in animals

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Animal husbandry, sanitation procedures, animal behavior monitoring, cage cleaning, data recording

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• AALAS ALAT certification is required within 12-18 months of hire
• At least 1-3 years of experience in animal care
• Must meet all requirements for CS-PRP and BPRP to access ABSL-3 and ABSL-4 containment areas. T3 investigation (NACLC/ANACI is acceptable if completed within 5 years prior to enrollment). A favorably adjudicated SECRET security clearance eligibility, with no access to classified, is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years in laboratory animal research experience

The hourly range for this position is $17 - $21.

Pay and Benefits
At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.