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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.

Apply Today

Whether you're launching your career or advancing to the next level, join a team where your work directly contributes to life-saving cancer research.

Apply now to be considered at the level that best matches your experience.