Remote Laboratory Animal Veterinary Nurse Second

Are you someone who is experienced in laboratory animal care, possesses strong communication and problem-solving skills, and is comfortable working in diverse and dynamic environments? If so, we want to hear from you!

The Location: Taconic Biosciences is seeking a Laboratory Animal Veterinary Nurse II to join our dedicated Animal Quality team at our Seattle, WA site. This is a hybrid position and allows for flexibility to work equal parts onsite and remote.

The Pay Range: $68,000 - $78,000. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors. These factors include geographic location, experience, training, education, and local market conditions and could exceed the advertised salary range, however, please note that the upper end of the range is not guaranteed to be offered.

What we offer:

• Insurance within 30 days or less which includes options for medical, dental, vision, pet insurance and more!
• 20 days paid time off plus 6 additional holidays and 1 floating holiday
• Annual Bonus Program
• Work life balance
• 401(k) plan with up to 4% employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Career advancement opportunities
• Commitment to training and providing you with the skills you need for success
• All employees receive access to ²⁴⁄₇ telemedicine (including mental health), short- and long-term disability and life insurance

If you are looking for a rewarding career and the opportunity to grow, apply today!

The Role:

As a Laboratory Animal Veterinary Nurse II at our Seattle site, you will play a vital role in supporting the Animal Quality Department by ensuring the health and welfare of our laboratory animals. In addition to engaging in hands-on clinical and technical tasks—such as performing necropsies, monitoring colony health, and training operations staff on veterinary protocols—you will also have responsibilities supporting flow cytometry tasks. Your expertise will help drive compliance with animal welfare standards and enhance the quality of care provided. Join our dedicated team to make a meaningful impact on animal health while collaborating with colleagues in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Core Responsibilities:

• Visits Taconic facilities to monitor animal health and welfare concerns.
• Performs necropsies as needed and report findings to veterinary staff.
• Enters, pulls reports, and screens clinical data for colony health changes.
• Extracts clinical data for site veterinarian to respond to internal or external customers.
• Evaluates anomalous animals and communicate findings to veterinary staff.
• Provides training to animal technicians on veterinary procedures.
• Schedules special health monitoring when needed (e.g. culture/histopathology from necropsy).
• Conducts special projects as assigned and document findings for veterinary review.
• Support and perform flow cytometry tasks as needed.
• Requires travel, via personal vehicle or public transportation, to a nearby laboratory to perform testing as needed.
• Support the site and collaborate/work with colleagues while meeting priorities.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university, or technical/managerial experience at an equivalent level required.
• Requires veterinary technician/nurse degree with laboratory animal coursework.
• WA State licensed veterinary technician required.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience and/or training.
• Supervisory experience a plus.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to write reports and procedural instructions, present information clearly, and engage effectively with diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to interact regularly with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate procedures and foster cooperation.
• Solid reasoning ability to read and interpret safety rules, manuals, and instructions, along with problem-solving skills to navigate situations with limited standardization.

Travel:

• Occasional travel is required, generally 2 to 5 trips per year. Overnight travel may be necessary.
• This position requires travel, via personal vehicle or public transportation, to a nearby laboratory to perform testing for flow cytometry as needed.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

• Requires some physical exertion, including long periods of standing, recurring bending and lifting, and the ability to lift items up to 25 pounds.
• You may encounter chemicals and work with heavy machinery, necessitating the use of protective measures. There is some exposure to occupational hazards that require routine precautions, as well as potential exposure to extremes in temperature, outdoor weather, strong odors, and varying noise levels.

Allergen Disclosure:

Due to the nature of the work performed at Taconic, employees may be exposed to allergens in the workplace, even if their positions do not involve the direct handling of animals or animal bedding.  While individuals with preexisting allergies and/or asthma may be particularly sensitive to these exposures, anyone can experience a reaction.

About Us:

With a history of over 65 years of excellence, Taconic Biosciences is a global team of the best problem solvers in the industry.  We partner with our clients to develop winning research strategies that accelerate the discoveries for prevention and treatment of disease.

Taconic employees all over the world show up every day to deliver the best solutions for our clients while caring for ourselves, each other, and especially our animals.  If you are a respectful, compassionate individual with a can-do attitude and a desire to do the right thing, we want you to join us!

Better Together at Taconic

Inclusion, Diversity, Awareness & Action.  Taconic Biosciences is taking an active and intentional role in creating a company culture that encourages and appreciates the uniqueness in all people.  Being you is what allows you to bring your best self to work.   We are committed to ensuring that Taconic is a safe and fair workplace for everyone because it’s our differences that make us stronger.  We are better together.

Taconic Biosciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, or protected veteran status.