Animal Care Technician: Research Animal Husbandry Pro

Actalent; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent in Wilmington, MA is seeking an entry-level Animal Care Technician to breed, raise and care for small research animals, following proper procedures. The role requires on-site work, a focus on attention to detail, and the ability to work with tablet computers.

BS in life sciences or a high school diploma with 2+ years experience preferred. The position is contract to hire with a pay rate of $21.25 per hour, plus eligible benefits.

Qualifications

• BS in a life science or HS Diploma with 2+ years experience.
• Ability to work on feet, climb stairs, and handle repetitive motion.
• Attention to detail, punctuality and engagement.

Responsibilities

• Breed, raise and care for small research animals according to procedures.
• Monitor animal health and report phenotypes and behavior.
• Coordinate with Customer Service on orders and scheduling.
• Maintain biosecurity and clean work areas.

Skills

animal care

Husbandry

Sterilization

Animal health

Veterinary

Laboratory

animal science

animal handling

animal husbandry

animal research

customer service

Education

BS in a life science or HS Diploma and 2+ years experience

Job description

Actalent in Wilmington, MA is seeking an entry-level Animal Care Technician to breed, raise and care for small research animals, following proper procedures. The role requires on-site work, a focus on attention to detail, and the ability to work with tablet computers.

BS in life sciences or a high school diploma with 2+ years experience preferred. The position is contract to hire with a pay rate of $21.25 per hour, plus eligible benefits.