Animal Lab Technician

ACTalent; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental and vision

403(b) retirement plan (pre-tax) and R

Life Insurance (Voluntary)

Disability insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Actalent is hiring a Lab Technician for our Everett, WA vivarium. This contract role focuses on GLP-driven animal handling, welfare, data integrity, and cross-functional collaboration in a regulated facility.

You'll train in core skills, follow SOPs and regulatory guidelines, and work weekend/evening rotations to support continuous vivarium operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year related experience; animal experience preferred.
• Experience with vivarium operations and animal husbandry, especially mammals.
• Familiarity with GLP environment supporting a vivarium.
• Proficient with MS Office; adaptable to new software.

Responsibilities

• Complete training focused on core skills for GLP vivarium work.
• Comply with safety practices and PPE usage.
• Follow SOPs, GLP, ALCOA+, and regulatory requirements including USDA/AAALAC.
• Handle and care for animals with empathy and welfare in mind.
• Monitor animal health and report concerns promptly.
• Perform routine animal husbandry and sanitation tasks.
• Operate and maintain vivarium equipment like cage washers and autoclaves.
• Record data with integrity and address deviations promptly.
• Provide cross‑functional support within a GLP vivarium environment.
• Assist CRO research documentation and record-keeping.

Skills

HS Diploma / GED

1 year experience

Vivarium operations

GLP environment

MS Office

Safety rules reading

Report writing

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Integrity / discretion

Education

BS/BA in scientific discipline preferred

Tools

Cage washers

Autoclaves

Cage movement systems

Job description

Job Title: Lab TechnicianJob Description

Responsibilities

• Complete training focused on general core skills required for work in a GLP vivarium and laboratory environment.
• Comply with all applicable safety and health practices, including the proper use of personal protective equipment and barrier requirements, as needed.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), ALCOA+ principles, and relevant regulatory requirements, including USDA, AAALAC, and other governmental regulations.
• Handle, restrain, and manipulate animals consistently, professionally, and with empathy, ensuring animal welfare at all times.
• Recognize and monitor animal behavior and health status, and promptly report any concerns through appropriate channels.
• Perform routine animal husbandry tasks, including cleaning, feeding, sanitation, enrichment, and related care activities on a regular basis.
• Operate, maintain, and perform tasks with vivarium and facility equipment such as cage washers, autoclaves, and cage movement systems on a regular basis.
• Observe animal room environments and promptly report any abnormalities in temperature, humidity, lighting, ventilation, or signs of vermin.
• Perform general facility cleaning, stocking, and inventory management to support smooth operations.
• Receive, organize, and distribute animals for isolation, study assignment, or consolidation, following established procedures.
• Meet data quality performance standards by recording data with integrity, checking data upon completion, and addressing deviations or edits in a timely manner.
• Provide coordination and support to other departments as a support group within a GLP vivarium environment.
• Implement documentation and support services required for contract research organization (CRO) scientific research, including accurate record-keeping and contribution to advancing research activities.
• Participate in weekend and evening rotations as needed to support continuous vivarium operations.
• Support cross-functional process improvements and contribute to enhancing operational efficiency and data quality.
• Identify and resolve problems as they arise, escalating issues appropriately and collaborating with team members to find effective solutions.

Essential Skills

• High School Diploma and/or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of related experience; previous animal experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience with vivarium operations and animal husbandry, particularly with mammals.
• Familiarity with working in a GLP environment supporting a vivarium.
• Knowledge of MS Office suite and the ability to adapt easily to new software programs.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, software manuals, study documents, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence clearly and accurately.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills to work effectively with colleagues across functions.
• Demonstrated personal and professional integrity, with proven discretion in handling confidential information.
• Ability to develop strong, trusting relationships in order to gain support and achieve results.
• Capability to manage multiple conflicting priorities and maintain organization in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-directed and motivated, with a willingness to take initiative to identify and anticipate needs and recommend solutions.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks.
• Ability to manage change and readily adapt to new projects, processes, and priorities.
• Comfort communicating with all levels of employees and management.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems as they are encountered.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• BS/BA in a scientific discipline is preferred.
• Relevant industry experience is a plus.
• Experience supporting CRO scientific research, including documentation and support services, is beneficial.
• Knowledge of biology, laboratory techniques, and GLP auditing practices is advantageous.
• Ability to work cross-functionally on process improvements and operational enhancements.
• Positive attitude toward work and co-workers, contributing to a collaborative team culture.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task while maintaining organization and quality in a changing environment.

Work Environment

The role is primarily based in a vivarium environment, with approximately 90% of the work involving animal samples and animal husbandry activities. The Lab Technician works in a regulated GLP facility that follows SOPs, ALCOA+ principles, USDA and AAALAC guidelines, and other applicable governmental regulations. The environment includes regular exposure to animal rooms, cages, and related equipment such as cage washers, autoclaves, and cage transport systems. The position requires consistent use of personal protective equipment and adherence to barrier requirements to ensure safety and biosecurity. Work schedules may include weekend and evening rotations to support continuous vivarium operations. The setting is fast-paced and dynamic, requiring flexibility, adaptability to new projects, and close collaboration with cross-functional scientific and support teams.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Everett, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00/hr.

• Medical
• dental & vision Critical Illness
• Accident
• 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 position based out of Everett, WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 23, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Everett,WA.

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.

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