Animal Care Technician
Actalent, Bucyrus, KS, United States
Animal Care Technician
The Animal Care Technician is in the process of acquiring fundamental skills necessary to care for and support study animals. Responsibilities include attending to animal husbandry needs, handling and restraining animals, maintaining their housing, executing feeding procedures, collecting data, and observing animals for health status and body weight measurements.
Responsibilities
Ensure good welfare and humane care for all animals through gentle and positive human-animal interactions.
Perform basic departmental skills, including animal handling, restraint, housing maintenance, feeding procedures, data collection, and health status observations.
Collect, document, review, and verify data using forms or electronic data capture systems.
Review documentation of performed functions for quality control purposes.
Use and maintain various instrumentation and equipment.
Clean and sanitize animal cages and related environmental items.
Perform daily routine maintenance checks on automated cage wash machines.
Prepare appropriate housing for the receipt of new animals and assist with receiving animals.
Report equipment repair needs to the appropriate personnel.
Sanitize floors, walls, and other surfaces in the cage wash and laboratory areas.
Maintain a clean and organized cage wash area.
Manage storage area in an organized manner.
Complete technical animal care duties, such as changing liners and sanitizing animal room walls and floors.
Receive, store, and distribute animal husbandry supplies.
Perform limited troubleshooting and calibration of instruments as appropriate.
Prepare environmental enrichment items, both edible and durable.
Operate basic lab equipment and perform routine maintenance as needed.
Prepare study and colony supplies as required.
Essential Skills
Animal husbandry skills
Animal handling and restraint
Cleaning and sanitization techniques
Data collection and documentation
Problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Additional Skills & Qualifications
High School diploma or General Education Degree preferred
Ability to work extended hours including evenings, weekends, and extra shifts with short notice
Capability to work under specific time constraints
Work Environment
The position offers a comprehensive four-week training period with a dedicated trainer. Work schedules are flexible, with start times between 6 am and 9 am, and include the possibility of working a weekend day. The facility provides scrubs and shoes for employees.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Stilwell, KS.
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 May 12, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is 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
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APACwith four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.
The Animal Care Technician is in the process of acquiring fundamental skills necessary to care for and support study animals. Responsibilities include attending to animal husbandry needs, handling and restraining animals, maintaining their housing, executing feeding procedures, collecting data, and observing animals for health status and body weight measurements.
Responsibilities
Ensure good welfare and humane care for all animals through gentle and positive human-animal interactions.
Perform basic departmental skills, including animal handling, restraint, housing maintenance, feeding procedures, data collection, and health status observations.
Collect, document, review, and verify data using forms or electronic data capture systems.
Review documentation of performed functions for quality control purposes.
Use and maintain various instrumentation and equipment.
Clean and sanitize animal cages and related environmental items.
Perform daily routine maintenance checks on automated cage wash machines.
Prepare appropriate housing for the receipt of new animals and assist with receiving animals.
Report equipment repair needs to the appropriate personnel.
Sanitize floors, walls, and other surfaces in the cage wash and laboratory areas.
Maintain a clean and organized cage wash area.
Manage storage area in an organized manner.
Complete technical animal care duties, such as changing liners and sanitizing animal room walls and floors.
Receive, store, and distribute animal husbandry supplies.
Perform limited troubleshooting and calibration of instruments as appropriate.
Prepare environmental enrichment items, both edible and durable.
Operate basic lab equipment and perform routine maintenance as needed.
Prepare study and colony supplies as required.
Essential Skills
Animal husbandry skills
Animal handling and restraint
Cleaning and sanitization techniques
Data collection and documentation
Problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Additional Skills & Qualifications
High School diploma or General Education Degree preferred
Ability to work extended hours including evenings, weekends, and extra shifts with short notice
Capability to work under specific time constraints
Work Environment
The position offers a comprehensive four-week training period with a dedicated trainer. Work schedules are flexible, with start times between 6 am and 9 am, and include the possibility of working a weekend day. The facility provides scrubs and shoes for employees.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Stilwell, KS.
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 May 12, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is 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
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APACwith four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.