Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. Amgen's Comparative Medicine is hiring Animal Care Technicians at the Thousand Oaks, CA location. In this vital role you will have a chance to maintain a world-class animal facility central to the discovery of new medicines for critical treatments, including oncology, heart disease, and inflammation. Key Responsibilities:Care for laboratory animals. Follow guidance documents to perform assigned tasks. Perform husbandry activities such as cage change, cage wash, and facility sanitation. Perform and report daily health observations. Handling and restraint of laboratory animals, notably rodents. Assist in receiving process, housing, and shipping. Monitor inventory of animal feed, bedding, and enrichment amongst other supplies. Operate husbandry-related equipment such as cage wash, autoclave, laminar air flow cabinets, and other equipment. Routinely wash, autoclave, and prepare caging and equipment. May provide support for scientific techniques as directed. Maintain and organize (5 S, lean management) laboratory spaces for success of research. Provide supplies and support for investigators conducting scientific experiments. Establish effective work relationships within group and participate in teams - Normally this is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, will require weekend husbandry coverage on a rotational basis and overtime as needed. What we expect of you. We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The dynamic professional we seek is a technician with these qualifications. Basic Qualifications:Associate’s degree and 2 years of relevant experience. Or 2 years in a technical school setting with hands-on experience. Or. High school diploma / GED and 4 years of relevant experience. Preferred Qualifications:RVT, BS/ BA, and/or Associates in animal science, biology, or related field. AALAS certification. Animal care or production experience in at least one setting: laboratory, veterinary, boarding, agriculture, factory, or other settings. In vivo rodent skills including handling and sample collections. Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including gloves, protective clothing, and eye safety glasses. Perform physical tasks including standing, use of hand, walk, bend, kneel, sit, and occasionally move materials up to 50 pounds. Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills. Desire to be a team player in a dynamic, cross-functional environment. Basic commutation skills in Outlook, Excel, and Word, plus the ability to fill online forms. Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English. Warehouse or housekeeping work experience. What you can expect of us. As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way. The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications. In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include:A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts. A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan. Stock-based long-term incentives. Award-winning time-off plans. Flexible work models where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies. Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.careers.amgen.com. In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. Application deadline. External/ Internal postings: Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position. Internal only posting (or Pre-ID candidate): Amgen anticipates accepting applications until 1 week before the posting; however, we may continue accepting applications beyond this date if we do not receive a sufficient number of candidates. Sponsorship. Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed. As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.