What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Care Technician - Lab Operations - $2,000 Sign-on Bonus position at Thermo Fisher Scientific?
Pay, Shift & Schedule
- Pay: $25.00 per hour
- Sign-on bonus: $2,000
- Shift: 10-hour shifts/days
- Schedule: 40 hours per week with scheduled weekend work required as part of animal care and production responsibilities
- Full-time position
About the Role
Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a full-time Animal Care Technician - Lab Operations to join its team in Benson, Vermont. Based at a USDA-registered sheep farm and laboratory, this role supports animal care, laboratory activities, and biological production associated with the manufacture of specialized antibodies used in diagnostic testing.
This position supports production activities and may also assist with research and development and design control activities as needed. The role requires hands-on work with animals, laboratory processes, and production operations while following established quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.
What You'll Do
- Provide daily care for our sheep, including feeding, watering, bedding, and routine mucking
- Help maintain a safe, clean, and well-organized farm and laboratory environment
- Work collaboratively with the team to support animal welfare, product quality, and production needs
- Assist with weekly animal sorting and other production activities
- Maintain accurate and complete records
- Process antisera and support day-to-day production activities
- Collect blood through plasmapheresis procedures
- Administer antigens and perform test bleeds
Keys to Success
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent
Preferred Experience
- Experience working on a farm and/or with livestock
- Experience working in a laboratory environment
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- A valid driver’s license
- A dependable, reliable approach to your work
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accurate recordkeeping
- Good communication and organizational skills
- Comfort working both independently and as part of a team
- Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt as needs change throughout the day
- Basic computer skills
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills
- A willingness to learn and contribute in a hands-on, team-oriented environment
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
This is an active, hands-on position that combines work on a working sheep farm with laboratory and production activities. Candidates should be comfortable:
- Working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
- Adapting to the changing and sometimes unpredictable nature of working with animals
- Lifting up to approximately 50 pounds
- Performing physical activities including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, twisting, and turning
- Walking and working on uneven, wet, or slippery surfaces
- Working scheduled weekends as part of the team’s animal care and production responsibilities
Benefits & Additional Details
- Eligible for a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Employee assistance and family support programs
- Commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
- At least 120 hours of PTO and 10 paid holidays annually
- Paid parental leave
- Accident, life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Pay: $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, 401K PlanSalary : $25