Animal Facilities Maintenance & Welder Technician

Texas Biomed is searching for an Animal Facilities Maintenance & Welder Technician to join our Facilities team. The Animal Facilities Maintenance Technician is primarily responsible for the day-to-day operations upkeep and preventive maintenance of the animal cages equipment and cage washers. Welding is a critical function of all cage maintenance.

The Role

Repair and maintain caging chutes transfer cages feeders and other enrichment items which requires welding

Assists with equipment maintenance (including trucks vans golf carts mules lift equipment incinerator torpedo heaters pressure washers etc.) have their fluid levels checked and minor maintenance performed

Initiate and maintain on call programs for emergency repairs as well as a program designed to keep torpedo heaters in working order during cold season

Maintain animal transport vans ensuring HVAC units are running properly

Assists with maintenance of all cage washers including supplies needed winterizing and training personnel

Our Ideal Candidate

High school diploma or GED with two(2) or more years of job specific experience required

Welding experience is preferred

Skills in operation and use of general carpentry and metal working tools required

Prefer specialized training in metal craft blueprint reading soldering electrical and plumbing systems

Must have valid drivers license and meet Texas Biomed driving standards

Full time hourly schedule with rotating 24/7 on-call emergency service weekends and holidays

Who We Are:

Join our incredible mission to pave the way for a world free from the fear of infectious disease!

Texas Biomedical Research Institute is pioneering and sharing scientific research to protect you your families and our global community from the threat of infectious diseases. Our scientific discoveries create breakthroughs in medical research to provide better overall global health.

Texas Biomed is the only independent nonprofit infectious disease research institute in the U.S. to combine:

• The highest-level biocontainment labs for infectious disease and biodefense research
• A federally-designated National Primate Research Center
• More than 80 years of discoveries advancing diagnostics vaccines and therapies
• An entrepreneurial culture and specialized expertise in regulated science required for FDA approval

What We Can Offer You:

• Recognized as one of the San Antonio Business Journals Best Places to Work in 2025.
• Awarded the 2024 Healthy Workplace Platinum Recognition by the San Antonio Business Group on Health (SABGH).
• Employee-centered culture focused on open communication job empowerment and trust.
• Comprehensive health dental vision and life insurance plans for you and your family (including your pets!).
• Competitive employer-funded retirement plan with 6% contributions starting on day one increasing with years of service.
• Generous paid time off including 14 paid holidays and a paid Winter Recess (last week of December until New Years).
• On-site medical clinic wellness incentives and paid prescription drug resources to support your health.
• On-site gym and wellness programs to help you stay active.
• Flexible work arrangements designed to support work-life balance.
• We offer a relaxed dress code so you can feel comfortable and be yourself at work.
• Dynamic learning environment with professional development mentorship tuition reimbursement and leadership programs to help you grow.

We take pride in fostering a culture of respect opportunity and unity! Texas Biomedical Research Institute provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race color sex religion national origin disability veteran status age marital status pregnancy genetic information or other legally protected status.