Research Animal Care Technician at H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center – Tampa, Florida

Launch your impactful career as a Senior Research Animal Care Technician (Sr. ReACT) at the cutting-edge Comparative Medicine Core (CMC) of Moffitt Cancer Center. The CMC plays a vital role in overseeing and enhancing Moffitt's animal research and technical support. In this dynamic environment, your passion for animal welfare will directly contribute to advancing research quality and improving care, making a real difference in the fight against cancer. Join us and be part of something transformative.

Position Highlights:  

• Management empowers the husbandry team with training and development opportunities, offering tuition assistance for degrees and certifications to support their professional growth
• Ensuring your hard work is well rewarded we offer a competitive hourly wage of $23.50 and opportunity for annual merit increases and team member incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits package that nurtures health, financial well-being, and lifestyle.

Our Ideal Candidate will have:

• High School Diploma/GED with a minimum of six (6) years of animal care-related experience with two (2) years of direct research animal care experience.
• Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG) Certification desired.
• Florida driver’s license, as well as evidence of a safe driving record.

Responsibilities:

• As a Sr. ReACT, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the proper care and maintenance of the animals in our facility.
• We need someone who can provide breeding support (weaning/tail tipping/record keeping and ear punching or tagging) and technical support (gavaging, injections, and bleeds).

Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute is proud to be Florida’s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center located in Tampa. Tampa is a thriving metropolitan city that provides its residents with a high quality of life and has become a hub for ground-breaking research, welcoming individuals from around the globe. This diverse city is engulfed with rich culture, year-round activities for all, beautiful beaches, amazing cuisine and so much more.