At Neurocrine Biosciences, we pride ourselves on having a strong, inclusive, and positive culture based on our shared purpose and values. We know what it takes to be great, and we are as passionate about our people as we are about our purpose - to relieve suffering for people with great needs, but few options.
What We Do:Neurocrine Biosciences is a neuroscience-focused, biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs, but few options. We are dedicated to discovering and developing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, endocrine and psychiatric disorders. The company’s diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, Parkinson’s disease, endometriosis* and uterine fibroids*, as well as clinical programs in multiple therapeutic areas. For three decades, we have applied our unique insight into neuroscience and the interconnections between brain and body systems to treat complex conditions. We relentlessly pursue medicines to ease the burden of debilitating diseases and disorders, because you deserve brave science. *in collaboration with AbbVie
About the Role:With continuous guidance and on-the-job training, learns and performs daily operations to maintain an organized high quality animal care facility that complies with all appropriate guidelines._
Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to):Performs the daily care of research animals for experimental purpose. Provides quality support in the animal facility cage wash areas. Collects dirty cages and equipment, removes bedding and food, completes cage pre-wash and sanitation, runs cage washer, receives and unpacks supplies, stocks supplies, maintains appropriate inventory of clean cages, supplies, and autoclaves cages and water
Changes animal rooms mice and rats
Receives and unpacks animals, specifically to include rats and mice
Completes morning facility checks in animal and procedure rooms
Stocks and maintains supplies in animal and procedure rooms
Coordinates carcass disposal
Works clean side wash room
Unload and fill cages with bedding
Fills glass water bottles
Autoclaves cages, water bottles, and surgical supplies
Receives feed and bedding be able to lift 50 pounds
Redistributes cages and water bottles to hallways and animal rooms
Works dirty side wash room
Adheres to all facility protocols
Provide sanitation and maintenance services including general cleaning and facility upkeep, equipment and caging maintenance, cleaning special areas
Maintains records and documentation according to standards appropriate for the animal facility
Performs work practices in a safe manner and consistently promote safety in the animal facility
Performs additional duties as assigned
Provides quality husbandry opportunities support
Follows ARU guidelines
Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements:High School Diploma / AALAS Certification/ Associates degree and 2+ years of experience in a science and/or vivarium environment. Experience in general sanitation practices and use of equipment such as automatic cage washer and autoclave preferred. Prior experience in inventory and receiving preferred OR
Working knowledge of vivarium operations
Working knowledge of general sanitation practices and use of equipment such as automatic cage washer and autoclave preferred
Ability to track / order inventory and process received goods preferred
Ability to transport equipment and supplies throughout facility
Ability to work inside a controlled environment under strict atmospheric, temperature and humidity standardized parameters
May necessitate working flexible hours outside the normal times including weekend and Holidays
Ability to work in a collaborative, team environment
No known animal or dust allergies
Able to move around large metal racks and caging
Uses established skills to perform a range of daily operations
Applies understanding of company policies and procedures to complete assigned tasks
Understands how own area contributes to the achievement of objectives
Acute observation skills and attention to detail
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Neurocrine Biosciences is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets employer.
We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, and we recognize there are a variety of ways to meet our requirements. We are looking for the best candidate for the job and encourage you to apply even if your experience or qualifications don’t line up to exactly what we have outlined in the job description.