Vivarium Operations Technician

Actalent; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Vivarium Operations Technician to support vivarium and laboratory operations in New Albany, OH. The role focuses on daily husbandry, colony management, and adherence to SOPs in a state-of-the-art facility.

The position requires experience with rodents, meticulous documentation, and flexibility to work a first-shift schedule with potential weekend shifts. This contract role offers hourly compensation and comprehensive benefits where eligible.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in a scientific field such as animal science or veterinary science.
• Experience with rodents and animal handling in a research setting preferred.
• Ability to work holidays and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily animal husbandry and cage changes for study animals.
• Conduct daily checks to monitor animal welfare and report concerns.
• Oversee colony management and maintain accurate records.
• Maintain vivarium equipment and related systems.
• Handle rodents humanely and according to SOPs and GLPs.

Skills

Mice handling

Lab animal handling

Teamwork

Multitasking

Documentation

Communication

SOP adherence

MS Office

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in a scientific field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Job Title: Vivarium Operations TechnicianJob Description

Responsibilities

• Perform daily animal husbandry tasks for study animals, including cage changes and routine care.
• Conduct daily checks on study animals to promote and monitor animal welfare, promptly reporting any concerns.
• Perform colony management tasks, including monitoring animal populations and maintaining accurate records.
• Oversee and perform routine maintenance of vivarium equipment and related systems.
• Receive rodents and ensure proper identification, housing, and documentation upon arrival.
• Assist in daily pest control checks to maintain a clean and compliant vivarium environment.
• Assist with the operation of cage wash systems, autoclaves, and laundry equipment to support facility sanitation.
• Evaluate and implement strategies to ensure operational compliance with internal and external standards.
• Perform additional related duties as required to support vivarium and laboratory operations.
• Adhere strictly to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and study protocols in all activities.
• Document all work with strict adherence to Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Humanely and confidently handle rodents, ensuring safe and ethical treatment at all times.

Essential Skills

• Prior mice handling experience is required, including humane handling and restraint techniques.
• Experience in laboratory animal handling and restraint techniques, particularly with rodents.
• Demonstrated ability to work holidays and weekends as needed to support animal care schedules.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, demonstrating strong organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Strong documentation skills with high attention to detail to support GLP and GDP requirements.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to follow verbal instructions accurately.
• Strong understanding of and ability to follow laboratory methods and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree, preferably in a scientific field such as animal science, veterinary science, or a related discipline.
• Background or interest in animal husbandry, animal handling, animal science, animal health, vivarium operations, animal research, or veterinary-related work.
• Comfort working with rodents in a research setting and commitment to high standards of animal welfare.
• Ability to adapt to evolving processes and contribute to continuous improvement in a growing organization.

Work Environment

This position is based in a laboratory vivarium environment where most of the day is spent working directly with animals, including rodents, in a controlled research setting. The role involves regular interaction with cage wash equipment, autoclaves, and other laboratory and sanitation systems, as well as time spent at a desk for documentation and data entry. The facility is a brand-new, state-of-the-art site focused on cell and gene therapy manufacturing, offering a modern, technology-rich environment. The standard schedule is a first-shift role with a Sunday–Thursday workweek once training is complete. Initial training will follow a Monday–Friday schedule, with potential shadowing of weekend shifts to ensure proper onboarding. The position requires flexibility to work holidays and weekends to support continuous animal care needs.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of New Albany, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $21.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and 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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in New Albany,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2026.

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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