Animal Care Technician, Lab Operations

About the Role

As an Animal Care Technician – Lab Operations at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will play an important role in the production of high-quality antisera while helping care for the animals that make this work possible. You will support a variety of hands-on animal, laboratory, and production activities while following established quality, safety, and regulatory requirements. This position also supports research and development and design control activities as needed, giving you exposure to both routine production work and the science behind our products. You will work closely with a collaborative team while helping ensure our processes consistently meet company and regulatory standards.

A Day in the Life

• Provide daily care for sheep, including feeding, watering, bedding, and routine mucking.
• Help maintain a safe, clean, and well-organized farm and laboratory environment.
• Work collaboratively with the team to support animal welfare, product quality, and production needs.
• Assist with weekly animal sorting and other production activities.
• Maintain accurate and complete records.
• Process antisera and support day-to-day production activities.
• Collect blood through plasmapheresis procedures.
• Administer antigens and perform test bleeds.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working on a farm and/or with livestock (preferred).
• Experience working in a laboratory environment (preferred).
• A valid driver’s license.
• A dependable, reliable approach to your work.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accurate recordkeeping.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Comfort working both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt as needs change throughout the day.
• Basic computer skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A willingness to learn and contribute in a hands-on, team-oriented environment.
• Basic computer skills.
• Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.).
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Safety Standards.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• 10 hr shift/days.
• Standing for full shift.
• Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance.
• Working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
• Adapting to the changing and sometimes unpredictable nature of working with animals.
• Lifting up to approximately 50 pounds.
• Performing physical activities including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, twisting, and turning.
• Walking and working on uneven, wet, or slippery surfaces.
• Working scheduled weekends as part of the team’s animal care and production responsibilities.
• Laboratory Setting.

Compensation

• Starting Pay Rate: $25/hour.
• Sign on Bonus: $2000.
• Hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Vermont is $24.00–$25.00.
• May be eligible for a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance.