Job Information
Actalent Animal Care Technician in Norwich, Connecticut
Job Title: Animal Care Technician
Job Description
As an Animal Care Technician, you will be responsible for performing assessments of animal health and well-being, and producing quality products by adhering to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Outlines of Production (OPs). This role involves maintaining strict biosecurity standards. Key responsibilities include performing general animal husbandry, test bleeds, inoculations, harvests, and various cleaning and maintenance tasks within the facility. Additionally, you will handle routine paperwork, operate equipment such as CO2 tanks and power washers, and ensure compliance with all safety and operational guidelines.
Hard Skills
Animal husbandry
Use of CO2 tank and cart
Operation of power washer
Building fogger operation
Laboratory equipment handling
Autoclave operation
Routine preventative maintenance
Job Type
This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 12 Month(s).
Work Site
This is a fully on-site position in Preston, Connecticut. Must be available to travel to all 3 locations, Preston, Norwich and Windham, CT
Schedule is Monday-Friday 5AM-130PM
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, you may occasionally be exposed to fumes or airborne particles. You will regularly work near moving mechanical parts and occasionally face exposure to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. Protective clothing such as scrubs, lab coats, safety glasses, and gloves are regularly required. Tasks will require you to use hands for handling birds, tools, or controls and to reach with hands and arms. You will be required to move around the production facilities and grounds, work with birds, and at times remain stationary. Expect to regularly lift and move items weighing up to 30 pounds and occasionally up to 60 pounds. The noise level is usually moderate. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, depth perception, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
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 (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.