Animal Care Tech Urgent Hire - Actalent : Job Details

Animal Care Technician Urgent Hire Job Description We are seeking a dedicated Animal Care Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for cleaning and sanitizing animal cages and related environmental items, performing routine maintenance checks on automated cage wash machines, and ensuring the proper housing and care for new animals. This role is crucial in maintaining a clean, organized, and safe environment for our animals and staff. Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize animal cages and related environmental items.
• Perform daily routine maintenance checks on the automated cage wash machines.
• Prepare appropriate housing for the receipt of new animals and assist with receiving animals.
• Report the need for equipment repair (cages, racks, cage wash machines, etc.) to the appropriate personnel.
• Sanitize floors, walls, and other surfaces in the automatic cage wash area and other lab areas.
• Maintain a clean cage wash area and organized storage area.
• Complete animal care technical 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 for the assigned area.
• Prepare environmental enrichment items (edible and durable).
• Operate basic lab equipment and perform routine maintenance as needed.
• Prepare study and colony supplies as needed.

Essential Skills

• Experience in husbandry and animal handling.
• Experience in cleaning and maintaining research vivarium environments.
• Ability to problem solve and make quick decisions.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills at all levels inside and outside the organization.
• Ability to work extended hours beyond the normal work schedule, including evenings, weekends, and extra shifts as needed.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High School diploma or General Education Degree preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate decisions effectively.

Work Environment The work environment involves working in a laboratory setting with automated cage wash machines and basic lab equipment. The role requires maintaining clean and organized areas, including the cage wash and storage areas. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00 •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 Overland Park,KS. Application Deadline This position will be accepting applications until Dec 16, 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 [email protected] for other accommodation options.