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Join Texas Biomedical Research Institute today and enjoy making a difference in the health and wellbeing of others.

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Animal Caretaker I – Research Support Group

San Antonio, TX

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Diversity

We recognize that achieving long-term success for our organization depends on ensuring fair and equitable experiences for people. This commitment to equity is reflected in every stage of our employee journey, from recruitment to research.

Culture and Values

At Texas Biomed, we believe that creating a positive and inclusive work environment is essential to foster innovation, collaboration, and individual growth. Our culture is deeply rooted in a set of core values that guide our actions and decisions every day.

Benefits

We are excited that you are interested in employment opportunities with Texas Biomedical Research Institute (Texas Biomed)! We are a not-for-profit, independent research institute with an 80-year history of success devoted to pioneering and sharing scientific breakthroughs that protect you, your families and our global community from the threat of infectious diseases. We are also extremely proud to be the home of the Southwest National Primate Research Center (SNPRC), the only NPRC with access to an on-site Biosafety Level 4 laboratory.

As a leader in infectious disease research and in accordance with our tag line, Health Starts with Science, it is only befitting that we offer a competitive health insurance packages to our eligible employees starting on their very first day of employment.  We carefully consider our providers and plans each year to ensure our packages are affordable, comprehensive and meet the needs of our colleagues.

Noteworthy Insurance Offerings include

Medical – Texas Biomed offers a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) and Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) options through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas. Additionally, for the employee tier, the Institute covers approximately 70% of the total premium.

Dental – Coverage is administered by MetLIfe with the freedom to choose any dentist whether in network or not.

Vision – Coverage is administered by MetLife through the VSP network.

Prescriptions – Rx ‘n Go is a free discount program offering over 1300 FREE generic maintenance medications by mail (90-day supply).

Coming January 2024!!! Texas Biomed’s OnSite Medical Clinic offering convenient and comprehensive medical care to employees at their worksite! The Texas Biomed clinic has a dedicated Clinician available for employee visits and appointment 40 hours per week alongside a committed care team accessible 24/7.

2x annual salary up to $500k

67% of monthly income up to $15k

Free & confidential counseling services available to employees and family

  • Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
    • Available for employee, spouse & children
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment
    • Available for employee, spouse & children
  • Short Term Disability (STD)
    • 60% of base earning to max of $1,500 weekly
  • Cancer, Accident, Critical Illness, Term Life, Universal Life Insurances

Professional Development

The Texas Biomed Leadership University was created to improve core leadership skills and develop impactful leaders. The university will foster ‘new thinking’ and build a group with diverse perspectives (diversity). The university will have three areas for professional development to include Leadership Development Academy for current leaders, Aspiring Leaders Academy for potential leaders and New Leaders Academy for those new to the role or the Institute.

Leaders will become better communicators, engage in innovative ways of building partnerships (teamwork) with their team members, and discover ways to develop high performing teams to increase productivity, efficiency and effectiveness (excellence).

Effective leaders will help our business thrive and improve company culture. Leaders will help boost employee morale, provide a safe space (integrity/safety) to communicate ideas and motivate team members, thus increase employee retention.

Community and Corporate Responsibility

Texas Biomedical Research Institute is pioneering and sharing scientific research to protect you, your families, and our global community from the threat of infectious diseases. We lead transformative research that affects populations worldwide. Therefore, we strive for Excellence in every aspect, to include Corporate Social Responsibility. We do this by putting our most valuable asset first – people (our team members and local/global communities). We promote these efforts by our focus on diversity and inclusion, respecting human rights, volunteerism, and scientific research.