Vivarium Animal Care Technician

ACTalent; New City (NY); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 29.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Strong work ethic

Animal welfare commitment

Professional development interest

Lab safety compliance

Educación

High School Diploma or equivalent technical certificate

Descripción del empleo

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.