About OmniAb OmniAb provides our pharmaceutical industry partners access to the most diverse antibody repertoires and cutting-edge screening technologies to enable discovery of next-generation therapeutics. We leverage our state-of-the-art technologies to facilitate the discovery of best-in-class antibodies. Within OmniAb are also core capabilities for the discovery and screening of high-value ion channel and transporter targets. OmniAb consists of dynamic, collaborative and innovative team members that are passionate about contributing to the technological frontier of drug discovery and to the advancement of global human health. Together, with our partners, we are enabling the discovery of next-generation therapeutics. About This Role We are seeking a temporary Senior Animal Technician who will be responsible for monitoring daily animal health and welfare while performing animal husbandry duties to maintain the quality and health of our animals in our Animal Facility. The Animal Facility team focuses on animal husbandry, animal genetics, research and operations. The ideal candidate is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures in animal husbandry. This role reports to the Senior Engineer, Animal Facility. This is an onsite position based out of our Animal Facility in Emeryville. This is a 5-month temporary position which will begin on 12/27/2024. The working hours for this position are 7am-4pm PT, with the flexibility to start earlier if preferred. This role will require flexibility to work on the weekends and holidays as needed based on rotation. What You'll Do * Clean cages and equipment. * Monitor the health and well-being of the animals and provide food and water. * Maintain animal records. * Collect data daily and enter the data into databases. * Perform inseminations, draw blood and perform injections. * Assist scientists with their projects and assist with hatching. * Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and maintain records to comply with regulatory requirements. * Adhere to biosecurity measures. * Participate in team building activities. * Perform other duties as required. What You Bring * English fluency. * High School Diploma and a minimum of 4+ years of relevant experience. * Experience with standard concepts, practices, and procedures in animal husbandry. * Experience with safety requirements and animal handling best practices. * Computer proficiency. * Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. * Ability to be creative and use latitude as needed. * Ability to utilize experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Nice to Have * Bilingual skills in English/Spanish. * Animal Technician Certificate or similar. The base compensation range for this position is $24 - $30 per hour. The range provided is an estimate. Actual compensation may vary based on skills, experience, education, location, and other factors permitted by law. At OmniAb, we value diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment for everyone. We welcome a variety of experiences, skills, and perspectives within our organization and encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply. We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we will consider all qualified applicants based on merit and business need. We do not discriminate due to any non-merit-based factors or legally protected classes under federal, state, or local law.