Animal Care Technician - ABSL-2/3 Research

ACTalent; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; 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)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/PTO

Job summary

Actalent in Birmingham, AL is seeking an Animal Care Technician to support preclinical research in a GLP/SOP-compliant ABSL-2/ABSL-3 lab. The role involves hands-on animal care, data collection, and collaboration with scientific and veterinary teams.

Responsibilities include administering materials by multiple routes, observing safety practices, and maintaining animal welfare across species. This is a fully onsite contract position with overtime possibilities.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent education.
• Experience in ABSL-2 and/or ABSL-3 laboratory environments.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow SOPs, GLP requirements, and study protocols.
• Strong attention to detail and data documentation.
• Clear and professional communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Observe study protocols and maintain GLP compliance.
• Administer test materials by multiple routes and follow timelines.
• Collect samples and data for study endpoints and analyses.
• Care for animals daily, monitor wellbeing, and maintain cages.
• Handle and restrain animals across species under containment procedures.

Job description

Actalent in Birmingham, AL is seeking an Animal Care Technician to support preclinical research in a GLP/SOP-compliant ABSL-2/ABSL-3 lab. The role involves hands-on animal care, data collection, and collaboration with scientific and veterinary teams.

Responsibilities include administering materials by multiple routes, observing safety practices, and maintaining animal welfare across species. This is a fully onsite contract position with overtime possibilities.