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Animal Care Technician
Job Description
The technician in this role is responsible for the care and maintenance of animal patients used in research and development studies. The technician supports the preclinical team by ensuring the health and well-being of the patients and maintaining a clean and secure animal facility.
Responsibilities
- Care for animals used in research and development studies.
- Feed and care for animals, clean cages, and maintain animal housing areas.
- Hold animals for treatment by laboratory technicians.
- Maintain inventory and animal identification records.
- Perform cleaning and sanitation of the animal facility and equipment.
- Ensure biosafety and biosecurity of the animals.
- Assist and support veterinarians and preclinical investigators with surgeries, dosing, postoperative care, and monitoring of animal studies.
Essential Skills
- Animal handling experience
- Veterinary skills
- Animal husbandry knowledge
- Animal science knowledge
- Animal research experience
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- 6 months of animal handling experience
- High school diploma
- AALAS Certification preferred
- Previous animal research/care experience preferred
Work Environment
The shifts for this role are Tuesday to Saturday from 7 am to 3:30 pm, with some overtime likely. Training hours are Monday to Friday from 7 am to 3:30 pm. The role involves working in a preclinical setting with rabbits, pigs, sheep, and dogs.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minneapolis, MN.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/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 TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Minneapolis,MN.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Jan 27, 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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
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