Animal Care Technician, Biotechnology & Research in Boston & Wilmington
Overview
Animal Care Technician role in a regulated research setting supporting welfare and biosecurity for study animals. You will perform daily care, monitoring, and record-keeping in a fast-paced environment with opportunities to grow into lab operations and animal sciences. This entry-level position provides hands-on experience in biotechnology and pharmaceutical development at Actalent. Join a collaborative team delivering compassionate care and compliant operations.
What You'll Do10
- 1Build daily care routines and husbandry for research animals
- 2Support breeding, colony maintenance, and animal monitoring activities
- 3Observe health, behavior, and physical characteristics and report concerns
- 4Ensure strict compliance with welfare standards and biosecurity procedures
- 5Maintain accurate records using tablet based systems
- 6Assist with scheduling and coordination for animal colonies and customer requests
- 7Maintain clean, organized, and compliant care areas
- 8Follow established procedures to uphold high standards of animal care
- 9Collaborate with team members to meet operational goals and welfare initiatives
- 10Contribute to documentation and biosafety protocols in a regulated environment
Requirements7
- 1High School Diploma or GED
- 2Minimum of 6 months of work experience in any professional setting
- 3Strong attention to detail
- 4Reliable attendance and punctuality
- 5Ability to follow procedures and work independently
- 6Comfortable using tablet computers and technology
- 7Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Salary Insight
$37 - $44k per year
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