Job Title: Animal Care Tech

Job Description

Perform a variety of specialized services for animals and animal colonies, ensuring their well-being and maintaining compliance with institutional, local, and federal regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Observe and evaluate animals for signs of illness, stress, and deviations in condition.

• Perform animal care with veterinary oversight, including specialized drug administration, sample collection, and pre-and post-procedural care.

• Maintain records of treatments and provide husbandry and specialized services for animals in colonies.

• Sanitize and decontaminate animal rooms and facilities within low to moderate hazardous areas (e.g., BL2).

• Maintain required records according to standards.

• Serve as a source of information on animal handling, restraint, and care.

• Train and instruct staff on sanitation, animal handling, restraint, and care techniques.

• Perform periodic decontamination, maintenance, and rotation of equipment in facility washing centers.

• Operate animal care processing equipment and diagnose mechanical, technical, and process problems.

• Maintain inventory of supplies.

• Act as a driver to pick up and deliver animals and materials, applying proper handling and care protocols.

• Perform additional related tasks as necessary.

Essential Skills

• Ability to follow Standing Operating Procedures.

• Ability to recognize signs of well-being, illness, and abnormalities.

• Ability to understand and use short notes, basic written instructions, and forms; ability to understand complex and detailed protocols.

• General knowledge of computer use and ability to monitor email.

• Four years of work experience, with two in the same job family at the next lower level and a high school education; or two years of related work experience and an Associate’s Degree, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician certified by the American Association of Laboratory Animal Science (preferred).

• Ability to lift 50 pounds and good manual dexterity.

Work Environment

The work environment includes a 12-week training/probation period, with management and training staff providing proper training, constructive communication, and transparent documentation on progress. The work schedule during training is Monday – Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, transitioning to Friday – Tuesday from either 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM or 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with a 10% shift differential increase for weekend shifts. Staff are required to work appointed holidays and recess days, with specific pay arrangements. Maintaining a good attendance record and reporting to work on time, even during inclement weather and holiday/recess days, is a condition of employment. PPE includes gloves and gown only. Parking requires a fee.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.06 - $29.77

• 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 Haven,CT.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Dec 27, 2024.

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