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Actalent • Wilmington, MA • 9h ago

Job Title: Animal Care Technician - Entry Level

Location: Wilmington, MA

Employment Type: 3 month contract to hire

Experience Level: Entry Level

Education Required: High School Diploma or GED (Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred)

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Animal Care Technician to support the breeding, care, and monitoring of small research animals. This role is essential to ensuring the health, welfare, and proper pheno@type of animals used in research. You'll work closely with our team to maintain biosecurity standards and coordinate with Customer Service on scheduling and order fulfillment.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform daily animal husbandry tasks including feeding, cleaning, and monitoring animal health and behavior

Follow strict protocols for breeding and care to ensure animal welfare and compliance

Observe and report any changes in animal health or pheno@type

Maintain biosecurity and cleanliness standards across all work areas

Use tablet computers for data entry and tracking

Collaborate with Customer Service to manage scheduling and order status

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Animal Science, Biology, or related field preferred

2-4 years of related experience and/or training preferred

Previous experience working with animals is a plus, but not required

Ability to perform physical tasks including standing for long periods, climbing stairs, and repetitive motion

Strong attention to detail and punctuality

Commitment to animal welfare and ethical care practices

Comfortable using tablet computers and digital tools

Skills:

Animal care and handling

Husbandry and sterilization techniques

Veterinary or laboratory experience

Knowledge of animal health and welfare standards

Strong communication and customer service skills

If interested, please reach out directly to Lindsee Allienello at lallienello @ actalentservices.com

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.25 - $21.25/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 Wilmington,MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 12, 2025.

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