Animal Technician- Necro

4 weeks ago


Baltimore, United States Actalent Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob Title: Animal Technician - Necropsy

Job Description

As an Animal Care Technician focusing on cage washing duties, you will be responsible for operating mechanical cage washing equipment, autoclaves, and other sanitizing equipment. Your role will include maintaining detailed records of maintenance schedules, detergent and disinfectant use, and performance tests for cage washers and autoclaves. You will also ensure adequate levels of cage wash chemicals and perform daily animal health observations and husbandry duties to maintain the quality and health of research animals. Must be comfortable with the transport of deceased animal's.

Responsibilities
  • Operate mechanical cage washing equipment, autoclaves, and other sanitizing equipment.
  • Place processed bedding, feed, and other related items into assembled, sanitized cages.
  • Maintain detailed records of maintenance schedules, detergent and disinfectant use, and performance tests for cage washers and autoclaves.
  • Ensure adequate levels of cage wash chemicals.
  • Perform daily animal health observations and husbandry duties.
  • Conduct daily water bottle/automatic water line and cage checks.
  • Provide appropriate food and water to animals.
  • Perform cage changing and/or cage cleaning as required per SOP and/or specified protocols.
Essential Skills
  • Sterilization
  • Animal husbandry
  • Autoclave operation
  • Animal science
  • Cage washing
  • Monitoring animal health
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
  • Six months experience in research animal care and husbandry required.
  • Ability to stand, walk, or otherwise move about campus on a continuous basis.
  • Ability to lift, carry, or otherwise move and position objects and materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to ascend/descend stairs on a regular basis.
  • Must have some kind of animal care, retail, vet experience, some kind of professional Animal Care required.
Work Environment

You will be working in an animal research lab with a high volume of rodents. The position involves working on the first shift. Please be aware that the environment may have the distinctive smells associated with an animal lab.

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 for other accommodation options.



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