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Posted 22 July, 2026

Animal Caregivers

Medix
Charlottesville, VA, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

This role is focused on the daily care and monitoring of research animals, primarily mice. Responsibilities include:

  • Conducting daily health and welfare checks on animal colonies (up to ~2,000 cages per day depending on assignment).
  • Providing routine husbandry, including checking food and water, identifying animals that appear sick or distressed, and ensuring proper living conditions.
  • Performing cage changes and cage washing/sanitation activities, with productivity expectations that vary by facility.
  • Supporting weekend animal care operations after training.
  • Working across multiple vivarium facilities, following established animal care and research protocols.
  • Collaborating with a team to maintain animal welfare and support ongoing research studies.

For California Applicants:

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) , and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.

Company Description
Here at Medix, we are dedicated to providing workforce solutions to clients throughout multiple industries. We have been named among the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation for two consecutive years. Medix has also been ranked as one of the fastest growing companies by Inc. Magazine.

Our commitment to our core purpose of positively impacting 20,000 lives affects not only the way we interact with our clients and talent, but also with our co-workers! The goal is lofty, but it is made attainable through the hard work and dedication of our teams and their willingness to lock arms together. Are you ready to lock arms with us?