Moffitt Cancer Center
Research Animal Technician (Hiring Multiples Levels)
Tampa, Florida•Full-time
About the Job
Summary
Build Your Career While Advancing Cancer Research
At Moffitt Cancer Center, our mission is clear: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. As a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, we are committed to scientific excellence, collaboration, and innovation.
We are expanding into the Moffitt Discovery and Innovation Institute at Speros, a transformative new campus designed to accelerate breakthroughs in cancer research. As we grow, we are hiring across multiple technician levels, offering a clear career path in laboratory animal science.
Position Overview (All Levels)
Team members provide high-quality husbandry and care to laboratory animals while supporting critical cancer research. Responsibilities include animal care, health monitoring, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with veterinary and research teams.
Career Levels & Pay
🔹 Research Animal Care Technician Associate (Entry Level)
Starting Pay: $20.50/hour
Ideal for those beginning a career in laboratory animal science.
Highlights:
- Learn foundational skills in animal husbandry and care
- Perform basic health checks and cage maintenance
- Support sanitation, cage wash, and facility operations
- Gain exposure to research environments and procedures
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma/GED + 2 years of animal care experience
or a degree in Animal Science (or related field) with 1 year of experience
🔹 Research Animal Care Technician (Mid-Level)
Starting Pay: $21.50/hour
For experienced professionals with research animal care experience.
Highlights:
- Independently perform husbandry and welfare monitoring
- Support breeding, treatments, and research protocols
- Ensure regulatory compliance and animal welfare standards
- Collaborate with veterinary staff and investigators
Qualifications:
- 4 years of animal care experience, including 1 year in research animal care
🔹 Senior Research Animal Care Technician
Starting Pay: $23.50/hour
For advanced technicians with specialized and leadership capabilities.
Highlights:
- Perform advanced procedures (e.g., injections, gavage, study support)
- Lead breeding services and technical support activities
- Assist with training and process improvements
- Support SOP development and operational excellence
Typical Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree + 4 years experience (including 2 years research animal care)
or High School Diploma + 6 years experience (including 2 years research animal care). - Advanced technical skills; AALAS certification preferred
What You’ll Do (All Levels)
- Provide daily husbandry: feeding, watering, and cage sanitation
- Monitor animal health and report concerns
- Maintain accurate records and census data
- Support research activities, including breeding and technical services (level-dependent)
- Follow regulatory and safety protocols
- Work collaboratively in a fast-paced research environment
Benefits & Perks
At Moffitt Cancer Center, we invest in our team members:
- Competitive market-based salary
- Eligible for an annual Team Member Incentive
- Eligible for an annual Team Member Merit Increase
- Tuition Assistance to support your career growth
- Comprehensive, inclusive benefits package (Health, Financial & Lifestyle coverage)
Why Join Moffitt
- Be part of a nationally recognized cancer center
- Work in both established facilities and the new Speros Discovery campus
- Clear career progression across technician levels
- Opportunities for certification, training, and advancement
- Inclusive, mission-driven culture guided by Compassion, Drive, Excellence, Imagination, and Inclusion
Relocate to Tampa, Florida
Make your move to a city that offers both opportunity and lifestyle:
- Beautiful Gulf Coast beaches and year-round sunshine
- No state income tax
- Affordable cost of living compared to major metros
- Thriving healthcare and biotech community
*Relocation assistance 💲 may be available to support your move.
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