What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Care Technician position at Integrated Resources, Inc ( IRI )?
Title: Animal Care Technician
Job Location: Wilmington, MA
Duration: 6 Months (Temp to Perm)
Schedule: Monday - Friday - 1st shift, no weekends required
- Entry-Level Role: No prior experience required.
- Temp-to-Permanent: Opportunity to become a permanent employee.
- Training Provided: Full training will be given.
Additional Benefits & Workplace Amenities:
- Conversion to full-time requires a background check and drug screen.
- Benefits begin after 30 days, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, annual merit increases, bonus opportunities, and tuition reimbursement (up to $20,000/year).
- Reliable transportation required, no public transportation access.
- Free onsite parking available.
- Employee break room with refrigerators, microwaves, and complimentary coffee, tea, and hot cocoa.
- No onsite cafeteria: employees may bring lunch or purchase food nearby.
- Campus offers walking areas and is conveniently located near restaurants and shopping options.
Role Specific Information:
- Please fill out the technical framework question and add to the top of the resume prior to submitting candidates.
- We are looking to hire people who are interested in going from temp to perm for this role.
- Must have 6 months or more of general working experience.
- Will train on animal care.
- Quick 10-minute phone screen to be conducted by Client Recruiter FIRST.
- The training and development offered to our entry level Animal Care Associate’s is best-in-class and designed to help you succeed.
- This is an entry-level position that will allow you to Product experience and begin your career in life sciences.
Job Description:
- As an Animal Care Associate for our GEMS Breed Group in Wilmington, MA, you will be responsible for the well-being of our research animals.
- Your contribution will ensure the health of our animals, as well as impact the lives of patients across the world.
- Maintaining the quality and health of our animals, including providing their food and water and ensuring their environment is clean.
- Receiving, inspecting, and putting away incoming animals.
- Performing health observations, administering medications, taking blood samples, and giving injections while respecting protocols.
- Other responsibilities, including the restocking of supplies, may be required.
Job Qualifications:
If you possess the following qualities, we will train you in the rest:
- Ability to lift and carry up to fifty (50) pounds.
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
- EnProducts being part of a team.
- NO High School Diploma or GED required.
- Local to the area, as this role is onsite.
- Must have 6 months or more of working experience.
Additional Details:
- Must be able to work with Animals.