Animal Care Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Animal Care Technician | Entry-Level Opportunity

Are you looking to start a career working with animals in a scientific and research environment? This is an excellent entry-level opportunity to gain hands-on experience in animal care while working with a team dedicated to supporting important research and maintaining the highest standards of animal welfare.

No previous laboratory animal experience is required. We're looking for reliable, detail-oriented individuals who are eager to learn and enjoy working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

• Provide daily care for research animals, including feeding, watering, and monitoring overall health and well-being.
• Support animal breeding programs by following established breeding and husbandry procedures.
• Observe animal behavior and physical condition, reporting any concerns to the appropriate team members.
• Maintain clean and sanitized animal housing areas to support animal health and biosecurity.
• Assist with cage changes, sterilization activities, and general facility maintenance.
• Document animal care activities using tablet-based systems and electronic records.
• Coordinate with internal teams to support research schedules and animal orders.
• Follow established procedures to ensure the highest standards of animal care and welfare.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 6 months of work experience in any professional setting.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.
• Comfortable using tablets and electronic systems.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Passion for working with animals and interest in learning about animal care and research operations

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wilmington, MA.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wilmington, MA.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 23, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Wilmington,MA.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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.

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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.