Job Title: Animal Care Technician

Job Description

As an Animal Care Technician, you will be responsible for performing assessments of animal health and well-being and producing quality products by following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Outlines of Production (OPs). This role requires maintaining strict biosecurity standards. Key duties include performing general animal husbandry, test bleeds, inoculations, harvests, and various cleaning and maintenance tasks within the facility. You will also handle routine paperwork, operate equipment such as CO2 tanks and power washers, and ensure compliance with all safety and operational guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Perform general animal husbandry, including feeding, cleaning, and caring for animals.
• Conduct test bleeds, inoculations, and harvests following SOPs and OPs.
• Maintain strict biosecurity standards within the facility.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, including CO2 tanks, power washers, building foggers, and autoclaves.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Handle and complete routine paperwork and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with all safety and operational guidelines.

Essential Skills

• Experience in animal husbandry and animal handling.
• Knowledge of operating CO2 tanks, power washers, and building foggers.
• Proficiency in handling laboratory equipment and autoclaves.
• Strong understanding of animal science, biology, and veterinary practices.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma, General Education Degree (G.E.D.), or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Self-motivated, dependable, flexible, and able to work effectively as part of a team.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, you may be occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. You will regularly work near moving mechanical parts and may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. You will regularly wear protective clothing such as scrubs, lab coats, safety glasses, and gloves. The role requires using hands to handle birds, tools, or controls and reaching with hands and arms. You will need to move about the production facilities and grounds, position yourself to work with birds, and at times remain stationary. You should be able to regularly lift and move 30 pounds and up to 60 pounds frequently. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, depth perception, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/hr.

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 Preston,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 2025.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $18 - $20