Animal Care Technician

Actalent; New City (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Animal Care Technician to support daily care, health observations, and welfare of research animals at our New City, NY facility. This contract-to-hire role emphasizes safe housing, cleanliness, and accurate documentation as part of a collaborative team.

Responsibilities include daily health observations, vivarium environmental monitoring, cage maintenance, and arrival housing per SOPs, along with routine janitorial tasks and supply management.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent technical certificate is required.
• Interest in ongoing professional development in animal care and research support.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to high standards of animal welfare and facility cleanliness.
• Ability to learn and adhere to lab safety practices and regulatory expectations in a vivarium environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily observations of animals to assess health status and behavior.
• Conduct environmental monitoring of vivarium spaces and accurately complete all associated documentation.
• Change and clean cages, racks, equipment, water bottles, and food containers to maintain sanitary housing conditions.
• Unpack, inspect, and properly house animals upon arrival per established procedures and SOPs.
• Carry out janitorial maintenance of facility rooms to ensure a safe environment.
• Stock and restock supplies to ensure areas remain well supplied for daily operations.
• Perform preventative maintenance on animal facility equipment and supplies.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Animal welfare commitment

Professional development interest

Lab safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent technical certificate

Job description

Actalent is Hiring For A Animal Care Technician!!!

The Animal Care Technician applies technical knowledge and animal husbandry skills to support the daily care, health, and well-being of research animals. This role focuses on performing routine health observations, maintaining clean and safe housing environments, monitoring facility conditions, and ensuring accurate documentation of all activities. The technician plays a key role in maintaining high standards of animal welfare and facility operations while working collaboratively within a dedicated team.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily observations of animals to assess health status and behavior, promptly reporting any changes in the animals or their environment.
• Conduct environmental monitoring of vivarium spaces and accurately complete all associated documentation.
• Change and clean cages, racks, equipment, water bottles, and food containers to maintain sanitary and comfortable housing conditions.
• Unpack, inspect, and properly house animals upon arrival in accordance with established procedures and standard operating practices.
• Carry out janitorial maintenance of facility rooms, including routine cleaning tasks and general upkeep to ensure a safe and orderly environment.
• Stock and restock supplies as needed to ensure that all areas of the facility remain well supplied for daily operations.
• Perform preventative maintenance on animal facility equipment and supplies to support reliable and safe functioning.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent technical certificate is required.
• Interest in ongoing professional development in animal care and research support, with potential growth into roles such as Research Associate.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to high standards of animal welfare and facility cleanliness.
• Ability to learn and adhere to lab safety practices and regulatory expectations in a vivarium environment

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New City, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $21.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New City, NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in New City,NY.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.