Animal Care Technician (99251)

Precise Systems, Inc.; Kingsville (MD); On-site; USD 23,866 - 33,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Welfare benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Precise Systems, Inc. is looking for a dependable Animal Care Technician I in Kingsville, Maryland. The technician will support daily care for research animals, ensuring humane treatment and compliance with regulations. Responsibilities include daily husbandry care and animal health monitoring. Applicants should have a high school diploma and a compassionate approach to animal care. This full-time, on-site role offers an hourly wage of $21.00 and is subject to the Service Contract Act.

Qualifications

• Reliable and consistent attendance required.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures and safety requirements.
• Willingness to learn and support team operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily husbandry care for laboratory animals.
• Monitor animal health and report concerns promptly.
• Maintain clean and compliant animal holding areas.

Skills

Compassion for animals

Reliable attendance

Attention to detail

Time-management skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Position Overview

Precise Systems is seeking a dependable and compassionate Animal Care Technician I to support the daily care and well‑being of research animals in a regulated laboratory environment.

This is a hands‑on, physically active role ideal for someone who takes pride in reliable work, attention to detail, and providing humane, high‑quality animal care. Team members play a critical role in maintaining safe, sanitary, and compliant facilities that directly support important research and operational readiness efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide daily husbandry care including feeding, watering, cage changes, and sanitation.
• Monitor animal health and report concerns promptly.
• Maintain clean and compliant animal holding areas.
• Operate equipment such as autoclaves, cage washers, restraint devices, and floor scrubbers.
• Follow biohazard, safety, and infection control protocols (BSL‑1/BSL‑2 environments).
• Maintain accurate records and documentation in accordance with SOPs and research protocols.
• Assist with basic procedures under training and supervision.

Qualifications

• Strong reliability and consistent attendance.
• Compassion for animals and commitment to ethical care.
• Comfort working in a hands‑on, physical environment.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures and safety requirements.
• Willingness to learn and support team operations.
• Experience in animal care, veterinary, laboratory, or research settings preferred.

Location

All work is performed on‑site in Edgewood, Maryland, 5 days per week.

Required Training / Education

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Ability to obtain Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) certification within one year of employment.

Required Experience

• Reliable, skilled, and compassionate animal handling and care.
• Excellent time‑management skills.
• Computer experience; familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

Conditions of Employment

• Annual influenza (flu) vaccination.
• Participation in occupational health, medical surveillance, and immunization programs.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) for extended periods.
• Successful completion of pre‑employment drug testing and participation in random drug screening.
• Up‑to‑date tetanus shot required.
• Reliable attendance and availability to support essential operations, including weekends, holidays, inclement weather, or on‑call coverage as needed.

Health & Safety Requirements

• Safely work with laboratory animals of multiple species and life stages.
• Follow all biosecurity, safety, and infection control protocols.
• Wear PPE such as gloves, masks/respirators, scrubs, and protective footwear for extended periods.
• Participate in required health screenings and disclose any conditions or allergies that may impact safe job performance.

Physical Demands

• Standing, walking, bending, reaching, and repetitive movement throughout the day.
• Lifting and moving cages, feed, bedding, waste, and equipment (up to approximately 50 pounds).
• Manual dexterity and strength for safe animal handling and equipment operation.
• Working in environments with noise, humidity, heat, odors, and cage wash/sanitation operations.

Core Work Hours, Scheduling, and Attendance Requirements

• Requires flexibility to meet operational and contractual needs, including potential weekend, evening, and U.S. Government holiday coverage.
• Employees must report for duty on scheduled weekends, holidays, and during periods of inclement or severe weather, or other adverse working conditions when operations require on‑site support.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality are critical to meeting contractual and operational obligations.

Security Clearance

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. U.S. Citizenship is required.

Compensation and Benefits

This position is covered by the Service Contract Act (SCA). Compensation includes an hourly wage of $21.00 plus Health & Welfare benefits as required by the applicable Wage Determination.

Equal Opportunity

Precise Systems and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process upon request.

Precise Systems participates in E‑Verify.

Precise Systems complies with all applicable pay transparency and nondiscrimination provisions. Visit www.GoPrecise.com for current openings and a summary of our comprehensive benefits.