Animal Care Technician

Actalent • Stilwell, KS • 13h ago

Job Description

As an Animal Care Technician, you will be gaining foundational skills necessary to support study requirements. This includes animal husbandry, handling and restraint, maintaining housing, feeding procedures, data collection, health status observation, and body weight measurement.

Responsibilities

Ensure good welfare and humane care for all animals through gentle and positive interactions.

Perform department-specific basic skills such as animal handling/restraint, housing maintenance, and feeding procedures.

Collect, document, review, and verify data using forms or electronic data capture systems.

Review documentation of performed functions as part of quality control.

Use and maintain instrumentation and equipment.

Clean and sanitize animal cages and related items.

Perform routine maintenance checks on automated cage wash machines.

Prepare housing for new animals and assist with receiving them.

Report equipment repair needs to appropriate personnel.

Sanitize floors, walls, and surfaces in the cage wash and lab areas.

Maintain a clean and organized cage wash and storage area.

Complete animal care duties such as changing liners and sanitizing room walls and floors.

Receive, store, and distribute animal husbandry supplies.

Perform limited troubleshooting and calibration of instruments as appropriate.

Prepare environmental enrichment items and operate basic lab equipment.

Prepare study and colony supplies as needed.

Essential Skills

Husbandry

Animal handling

Cleaning

Animal care

Additional Skills & Qualifications

High School diploma or General Education Degree preferred

Problem-solving skills

Ability to make quick decisions and communicate effectively

Verbal and written communication skills at all organizational levels

Willingness to work extended hours, including evenings, weekends, and extra shifts

Ability to work under time constraints

Work Environment

The position offers four weeks of training with a trainer. The work schedule may begin between 6 am and 9 am, and there is the possibility of working one weekend day. The facility provides scrubs and shoes.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $21.00/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 Stilwell,KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 24, 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.

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 (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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