Animal Caretaker

About Tonix*

Tonix is a fully integrated biotechnology company, publicly traded on NASDAQ (ticker: TNXP), with marketed products and a pipeline of development candidates The Company is focused on commercializing, developing, discovering, and licensing therapeutics to treat and prevent human disease. In August 2025, Tonix received FDA approval for Tonmya™ (cyclobenzaprine HCl sublingual tablets), a first-in-class, once-daily, non-opioid treatment for fibromyalgia. Tonmya is the first new fibromyalgia therapy approved in over 15 years, following successful Phase 3 trials demonstrating significant symptom improvement. Commercial launch is expected in the fourth quarter of 2025. Tonix also markets Zembrace® SymTouch® (sumatriptan injection) 3 mg and Tosymra® (sumatriptan nasal spray) 10 mg, both indicated for the treatment of acute migraine with or without aura in adults.

Tonix’s development portfolio includes product candidates in central nervous system (CNS), immunology, immuno-oncology infectious disease and rare disease. The CNS pipeline features both small molecules and biologics to treat pain, neurologic, psychiatric, and addiction conditions. The immunology portfolio includes biologics to address organ transplant rejection, autoimmunity, and cancer. The infectious disease pipeline includes a vaccine in development to prevent smallpox and monkeypox, which also serves as a live virus vaccine platform for other infectious diseases. Finally, the rare disease portfolio includes a product in development for Prader-Willi syndrome, which has both orphan drug designation and rare pediatric disease designation grants from the FDA.

Tonix owns and operates a state-of-the art infectious disease research facility in Frederick, Md.

Please visit www.Tonixpharma.com for specifics on the pipeline.

*All of Tonix’s product candidates are investigational new drugs or biologics and have not been approved for any indication.

Position Overview

The Animal Caretaker effectively provides In Vivo support in ABSL-2 and ABSL-3 environments. This position is responsible for providing husbandry (feed, water, enrichment, etc.) to a variety of laboratory animal species. This position is also responsible for assisting with the sanitation of the facility, caging and equipment. The Animal Caretaker has a strong understanding of the principles involved in providing animal care and husbandry, is proficient in applying these principles, and has a proven ability to work well in a team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clean housing, feed, and water for animals housed in the facility


• Provide environmental enrichment and/or socialization to animals as directed


• Store and inventory feed, bedding, materials, and equipment


• Transfer animals and animal identification to clean caging/racks


• Observe animals daily and report abnormal findings to the appropriate individual(s)


• Receive and quarantine animals as required


• General handling and restraint of rodents, rabbits, ferrets, and nonhuman primates


• Clean animal cages, equipment, and work areas and decontaminate animal rooms


• Operate sanitizing and sterilizing equipment (rack washer, autoclave, etc.)


• Transport laboratory equipment and materials to and from animal rooms


• Perform ad-hoc work/special projects as necessary to support Tonix on various business initiatives 


• Observe appropriate safety and study requirements by reading, understanding, and following Standard Operation Procedures


• Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork

Qualifications

• High School Diploma


• (2) years of experience working in a laboratory animal research environment or other animal care environment


• Must like working with animals and demonstrate a commitment to quality animal care


• High level of attention to detail


• Ability to work overtime including nights, weekends, and holidays, on a rotating schedule


• Dedicated team player who can withstand the high demands of a fast-paced environment


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential


• Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision


• Highly organized, results driven, problem solver, and collaborator


• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation

Recruitment & Staffing Agencies

Tonix does not accept agency resumes unless contacted directly by internal Tonix Talent Acquisition. Please do not forward resumes to Tonix employees or any other company location; Tonix is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Compensation & Benefits

Tonix provides a comprehensive compensation and benefits package which includes:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Basic and Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, and Employee Assistance Programs


• Pet Insurance


• Retirement Savings 401k with company match and annual discretionary stock options


• Generous Paid Time Off, Sick Time, & Paid Holidays


• Career Development and Training

Tonix provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.  In addition to federal law requirements, Tonix complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.  Tonix expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic, information, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.