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Actalent Animal Research Technician in Stilwell, Kansas

Job Title: Animal Research Technician Paying up to 21/hr+

Job Description

Ensure good welfare and humane care for all animals by using gentle and positive human-animal interactions. Perform basic departmental skills including animal handling/restraint, housing maintenance, and feeding procedures. Collect, document, review, and verify data on forms or in electronic data capture systems. Use and maintain instrumentation and equipment. Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure good welfare and humane care for all animals using gentle and positive human-animal interactions.

  • Perform basic skills of the department including animal handling/restraint, housing maintenance, and feeding procedures.

  • Collect data, observe the animals for health status, and measure body weights.

  • Document, review, and verify data on forms or in electronic data capture systems.

  • Review documentation of functions performed as part of quality control requirements.

  • Use and maintain instrumentation and equipment.

  • Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

  • Animal husbandry

  • Animal science

  • Animal handling

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities

  • Computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite)

  • Ability to ensure a safe working environment by observing all safety procedures

  • Ability to ensure study integrity and fulfill regulatory agency requirements

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • High school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.) preferred

  • Ability to work extended hours beyond normal work schedule, including evenings, weekends, and extra shifts on short notice

  • Ability to work under specific time constraints

Work Environment

New facility with start times between 6 am and 9 am, followed by an 8-hour workday plus a 30-minute lunch break.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00

• Medical, dental & vision• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)• Short and long-term disability• Health Spending Account (HSA)• Transportation benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Stilwell,KS.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Dec 16, 2024.

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.

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