Animal Technician II

Company: Scripps Research
Location: San Diego
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

ABOUT US: Scripps Research is a nonprofit biomedical institute ranked as one of the most influential in the world for its impact on innovation. We celebrated our 100-year legacy in 2024. This significant milestone marks a century of seminal discoveries in immunology, infectious diseases (such as COVID-19, flu, HIV), neuroscience, heart disease, cancer, and more. Located in La Jolla, California, the institute houses six research departments, multiple Nobel laureates, a top-ranked graduate school and a leading postdoctoral training program. Scripps Research encompasses two elite and highly innovative institutes, the Calibr-Skaggs Institute for Innovative Medicines and Scripps Research Translational Institute, which merge foundational studies in biology, chemistry and computer science with translational science to produce pioneering drugs and advances in digital and precision medicine. Together, we cultivate new scientific leaders and expand the frontiers of knowledge to deliver medical breakthroughs impacting human health around the globe. If you have a passion for making a difference, this could be your opportunity to join our transformative team. POSITION TITLE: Animal Technician II RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Transfer animals to clean caging, ensuring provision of feed, water, and bedding, along with reporting abnormal conditions. Maintain animal records, conduct daily animal health observations, identify sick animals, receive and ship animals and perform basic treatments under veterinary staff direction. Permanently identifies animals by ear tags, ear notch, or tattoos. Clean, sanitize, and autoclave caging, equipment, water bottles, feed, and bedding along with conducting cagewash equipment maintenance and reporting maintenance needs. Euthanize rodents according to procedures, and in USDA covered species emergency situations under veterinary guidance. May perform breeding and routine procedures such as tailing, bleeds, and injections. Assist with health-monitoring program and may perform specialized tasks in infectious agent quarters, quarantine areas, or animal facilities adhering to regulations pertaining to biohazards while maintaining traffic patterns. REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or equivalent (GED). Minimum three years animal care experience. A Bachelor’s degree in a life science, Associate’s degree in veterinary technology, or AALAS certification may be substituted for experience. Good verbal and written communication skills. Effective interpersonal relation skills. Must demonstrate competency in technical procedures. Participation in weekend and holiday rotations is required. Eligible for a promotion to Animal Technician III within 3-5 years of actively working as Animal Technician II with no existing performance failures. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: With or without reasonable accommodation, employees in this position must be able to lift and handle equipment or materials up to 20 pounds; as well as perform repetitive motions with arms, wrists and hands. This position may also include utilizing personal protective equipment (PPE) and working in an environment that contains biohazardous materials. May also include stationary position for an extended period of time, traverse campus/facility as needed, operate machinery such as computer, phone, copy machine; exposure to cold or hot temperatures. COMPENSATION: The expected hiring range for this position is $22 to $26 per hour, commensurate with experience. Consideration will be given to experience that exceeds the listed requirements. COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS INCLUDE: Employer Contributed Retirement Plan – Depending on eligibility, employees receive an employer contributed retirement plan (no employee contribution required) and the option to contribute to a 403(b) (which is similar to a 401(k) using your own pre or post-tax dollars) Full Suite of Health and Welfare plans including three medical plan options (including an HSA available option), dental, vision, life insurance, disability, EAP and more Access to Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical/Dependent Care) Competitive vacation and sick leave policies Free, on-site parking The above statements describe the level of work performed and expected in general terms. The statements are not intended to list all the responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of employees so classified, and the content herein is subject to change due to the business needs of Scripps Research, with or without notice. Furthermore, nothing in this job description shall be interpreted to be in conflict with or to eliminate or modify in any way the employment-at-will status of Scripps Research staff. EEO Statement: The Scripps Research Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We promote diversity of thought, culture and background in the fields of science. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or status.

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