Animal Care Technician

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Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen if you feel like youre part of something bigger its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do.

Since 1980 weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas Oncology Inflammation General Medicine and Rare Disease we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team youll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research manufacture and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer fuller happier lives.

Our award-winning culture is collaborative innovative and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them youll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Animal Care Technician

What you will do

Lets do this. Lets change the world. Lets do this. Lets change the world. Amgens Comparative Medicine is hiring Animal Care Technicians at the Thousand Oaks CA this vital role you will have a chance to maintain a world-class animal facility central to the discovery of new medicines for critical treatments including oncology heart disease and inflammation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Care for laboratory animals
• Follow guidance documents to perform assigned tasks
• Perform husbandry activities such as cage change cage wash and facility sanitation
• Perform and report daily health observations
• Handling and restraint of laboratory animals notably rodents
• Assist in receiving process housing and shipping
• Monitor inventory of animal feed bedding and enrichment amongst other supplies
• Operate husbandry-related equipment such as cage wash autoclave laminar air flow cabinets and other equipment
• Routinely wash autoclave and prepare caging and equipment
• May provide support for scientific techniques as directed
• Maintain and organize (5S lean management) laboratory spaces for success of research
• Provide supplies and support for investigators conducting scientific experiments
• Establish effective work relationships within group and participate in teams
• Normally this is a full-time position 40 hours per week will require weekend husbandry coverage on a rotational basis and overtime as needed

What we expect of you

We are all different yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The dynamic professional we seek is a technician with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Associates degree and 2 years of relevant experience

Or

2 years in a technical school setting with hands-on experience

Or

High school diploma / GED and 4 years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• RVT BS/BA and/or Associates in animal science biology or related field
• AALAS certification
• Animal care or production experience in at least one setting: laboratory veterinary boarding agriculture factory or other settings
• In vivo rodent skills including handling and sample collections
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including gloves protective clothing and eye safety glasses
• Perform physical tasks including standing use of hand walk bend kneel sit and occasionally move materials up to 50 pounds
• Strong organizational interpersonal and communication skills
• Desire to be a team player in a dynamic cross-functional environment
• Basic commutation skills in Outlook Excel and Word plus the ability to fill online forms
• Ability to read write speak and understand English
• Warehouse or housekeeping work experience

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture well support your journey every step of the way.

The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to relevant skills experience and qualifications.

In addition to the base salary Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan based on eligibility comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals work/life balance and career development opportunities that may include:

• A comprehensive employee benefits package including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions group medical dental and vision coverage life and disability insurance and flexible spending accounts
• A discretionary annual bonus program or for field sales representatives a sales-based incentive plan
• Stock-based long-term incentives
• Award-winning time-off plans
• Flexible work models including remote and hybrid work arrangements where possible

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.

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Application deadline

Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse ethical committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together we compete in the fight against serious disease.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability status or any other basis protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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