Animal Technician

Description:

• Work in a complex and highly regulated environment that provides humane care for laboratory animals in support of education and research labs.
• Ensure proper documentation and record keeping in accordance with regulatory and departmental requirements (including but not limited to Animal Welfare Act, GLP, USDA, AAALAC, IACUC, and J&J policies and procedures).
• Perform daily animal health observations and identify any abnormalities. Complete documentation that describes the abnormality and report to the veterinary and scientific staff. Perform all required veterinary treatments including parental administration of treatments/drugs.
• Assisting the Attending Veterinarian, Study Directors, and/or Research Assistants with animal physical examinations, routine weight checks, technical procedures, and critical pre/post-operative treatments and observations.
• Cleaning and sanitization of large animal pens, equipment, rooms, and ancillary spaces on schedules that adhere to regulatory requirements.
• Provide animal husbandry including but not limited to providing food, water, and environmental enrichment to the research animals.
• Operates laboratory equipment and analytical and other instruments; and ensures its proper operation and maintenance.
• Data collection and entry in various electronic databases to support research projects.

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

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

Actalent connects passion with purpose. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts that drive scale, innovation, and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 engineering and sciences consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia, and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. An operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions, Actalent launched as a new specialized engineering and sciences services and workforce solutions brand in 2021.