Schedule: First Shift | Onsite | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Position Summary: We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Animal Care Technician to support the breeding, care, and maintenance of small research animals. This role involves daily husbandry tasks, monitoring animal health and behavior, and ensuring compliance with strict animal welfare and biosecurity standards. The technician will also coordinate with customer service to support scheduling and order fulfillment. Key Responsibilities: + Perform daily animal husbandry, including feeding, cleaning, and monitoring of animals. + Support breeding programs and ensure proper care procedures are followed. + Observe and document animal behavior and physical condition to ensure health and phenotype accuracy. + Maintain accurate records using tablet-based systems. + Uphold strict biosecurity and animal welfare protocols. + Collaborate with customer service to coordinate animal orders and delivery schedules. + Maintain cleanliness and organization of the facility, including working on elevated platforms and performing repetitive tasks. Qualifications: + High school diploma or GED required + Ability to work on your feet for extended periods, climb stairs, and perform repetitive motions. + Comfortable using tablet computers and digital record-keeping systems. + Strong attention to detail, punctuality, and engagement in daily responsibilities. + Prior experience with animal handling or husbandry is a plus but not required. Key Skills: + Animal care and handling + Husbandry and sterilization techniques + Animal health monitoring + Laboratory and veterinary support + Data entry and inventory tracking + Customer service coordination 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 Jul 29, 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.