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Job Title: Animal Care Technician
Job Description
As an Animal Care Technician, you will be responsible for operating mechanical cage washing equipment, autoclaves, and other sanitizing equipment. Your role includes assembling and placing processed bedding, feed, and other related items into sanitized cages. You will maintain detailed records of maintenance schedules, detergent and disinfectant use, as well as cage washer and autoclave performance tests. Additionally, you are expected to maintain adequate levels of cage wash chemicals and perform daily animal health observations along with other husbandry duties to maintain the quality and health of research animals. This includes daily checks and maintenance of water bottles or automatic water lines, providing appropriate food and water, and performing cage changing or cleaning as required.
Hard Skills
- Animal Care
- Animal Husbandry
- Autoclave Sterilization
Soft Skills
- Attention to detail
- Record keeping
- Ability to follow standard operating procedures
Work Site
This is a fully on-site position in Baltimore, Maryland.
Work Environment
Animal Research Lab with 1st shift openings. Must be okay with weekend work when needed. Shift timings are from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
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.
