Research Animal Technician - Comparative Medicine Specialist

SummaryBuild Your Career While Advancing Cancer ResearchAt Moffitt Cancer Center, our mission is clear: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. As a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, we are committed to scientific excellence, collaboration, and innovation.We are expanding into the Moffitt Discovery and Innovation Institute at Speros, a transformative new campus designed to accelerate breakthroughs in cancer research. As we grow, we are hiring across multiple technician levels, offering a clear career path in laboratory animal science. Position Overview (All Levels)Team members provide high-quality husbandry and care to laboratory animals while supporting critical cancer research. Responsibilities include animal care, health monitoring, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with veterinary and research teams. Career Levels & Pay🔹 Research Animal Care Technician Associate (Entry Level)Starting Pay: $20.50/hourIdeal for those beginning a career in laboratory animal science.Highlights:Learn foundational skills in animal husbandry and carePerform basic health checks and cage maintenanceSupport sanitation, cage wash, and facility operationsGain exposure to research environments and proceduresQualifications:High School Diploma/GED + 2 years of animal care experienceor a degree in Animal Science (or related field) with 1 year of experience 🔹 Research Animal Care Technician (Mid-Level)Starting Pay: $21.50/hourFor experienced professionals with research animal care experience.Highlights:Independently perform husbandry and welfare monitoringSupport breeding, treatments, and research protocolsEnsure regulatory compliance and animal welfare standardsCollaborate with veterinary staff and investigatorsQualifications:4 years of animal care experience, including 1 year in research animal care 🔹 Senior Research Animal Care TechnicianStarting Pay: $23.50/hourFor advanced technicians with specialized and leadership capabilities.Highlights:Perform advanced procedures (e.g., injections, gavage, study support)Lead breeding services and technical support activitiesAssist with training and process improvementsSupport SOP development and operational excellenceTypical Qualifications:Associate’s degree + 4 years experience (including 2 years research animal care)or High School Diploma + 6 years experience (including 2 years research animal care).Advanced technical skills; AALAS certification preferred What You’ll Do (All Levels)Provide daily husbandry: feeding, watering, and cage sanitationMonitor animal health and report concernsMaintain accurate records and census dataSupport research activities, including breeding and technical services (level-dependent)Follow regulatory and safety protocolsWork collaboratively in a fast-paced research environment Benefits & PerksAt Moffitt Cancer Center, we invest in our team members:Competitive market-based salaryEligible for an annual Team Member IncentiveEligible for an annual Team Member Merit IncreaseTuition Assistance to support your career growthComprehensive, inclusive benefits package (Health, Financial & Lifestyle coverage) Why Join MoffittBe part of a nationally recognized cancer centerWork in both established facilities and the new Speros Discovery campusClear career progression across technician levelsOpportunities for certification, training, and advancementInclusive, mission-driven culture guided by Compassion, Drive, Excellence, Imagination, and Inclusion Relocate to Tampa, FloridaMake your move to a city that offers both opportunity and lifestyle:Beautiful Gulf Coast beaches and year-round sunshineNo state income taxAffordable cost of living compared to major metrosThriving healthcare and biotech community*Relocation assistance 💲 may be available to support your move.