Animal Care at Biotech
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are seeking Animal Care Technician for our in vivo research projects. The position is an amazing opportunity for an individual looking to grow with a fast-growing biotech company.
Responsibilities:
- Take care of our animal colony and routine husbandry such as performing cage changing, animal health observations, animal receipt, and basic health treatments
- Maintain the highest standards of animal welfare
- Maintain all facility procedures with excellent quality and rigor
- Assemble, set up, and operate necessary experimental equipment
- Lead vivarium-based initiatives independently and providing guidance to other team members as needed
Qualifications:
- Strong communication skills: comfort level talking to different teams and levels
- Familiarity with GSuite: Google Sheets and Google Docs
- Detail-oriented and comfortable with routinely filling out important laboratory records, such as daily animal health check logs, room temperature/humidity readings, etc.
- A flexible work schedule, weekends and holiday work are required but shared among the team
You may be a good match for this role if:
- You are well-organized, with a sharp eye for detail
- Youβre energetic, adaptable, and value collaboration
- Friends describe you as a problem solver
- You are goal-oriented. You measure yourself against your own high standards and try each day to do better than you did the day before
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Redwood City, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):
- What makes you a good fit for this job? (you will be rejected if there is no answer)
- Why are you interested in this job?
Experience:
- animal care: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United States Work Authorization & Sponsorship Guide
Under United States immigration law (INA Β§ 101(a)(15)(H)), foreign nationals seeking full-time professional positions typically navigate either non-immigrant specialty occupation classifications or immigrant visa sponsorship:
Requires a relevant Bachelor's degree or higher. Employers must file an approved Labor Condition Application (LCA) with the US Department of Labor confirming the prevailing wage rate.
Canadian and Mexican citizens qualify under USMCA (TN status). F-1 STEM graduates benefit from 36-month aggregate work authorization through E-Verify enrolled employers.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Animal Care at Biotech roles across Retro's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked $60,000 - $60,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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