Lead Animal Husbandry Technician

Job Title: Lead Animal Husbandry Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a Lead Animal Care Technician to ensure the health and well-being of various research animals. As a Lead Technician, you will perform daily animal health checks, including feeding and watering according to established guidelines. Responsibilities include conducting daily animal care activities in line with Standard Operating Procedures and Performance Standards, caring for animals by performing daily health assessments, maintaining accurate daily records of animal census, room, and equipment logs, cleaning and disinfecting animal housing and procedural areas, handling and managing various animal species safely, disposing of animal remains following safety protocols, preparing and documenting data for incoming animal shipments, collaborating with military, government, and contract staff on animal care issues, engaging in weekly technical training sessions, operating cage washing equipment, supporting Veterinary Technicians in administering treatments, managing inventory supplies, adhering to QA/QC program standards, and aiding in the training of junior staff.

Hard Skills

Laboratory Animal Technician Certified (LAT)

Research Animal Experience

Non-Human Primates

Soft Skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Strong communication skills

Detail-oriented

Ability to handle multiple tasks

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 Havre De Grace, Maryland.

Work Environment

Animal research lab

WHY ACTALENT

Work with a dedicated career partner specialized in your healthcare skill set

We advocate on your behalf so you get what you want and need out of your job

Get performance feedback, career advice, and access to ongoing professional

development tools

Build your career and learn new skills through projects as diverse as your curiosity

You are eligible for benefits, paid-time-off, and competitive wages that are paid weekly

ABOUT ACTALENT

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.

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.

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