Animal Care Technician- Cage Wash

Actalent • Contract • Baltimore, Maryland, United States • USD $16 / hour • 3m ago

Job Title: Animal Care Technician - Cage Wash

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Animal Care Technician to join our team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in maintaining the quality and health of research animals by ensuring their environment is clean and well-maintained.

Responsibilities

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 of cage washers and autoclaves.
Perform daily animal health observations and animal husbandry duties to ensure the quality and health of research animals.
Conduct daily water bottle and automatic water line checks, and ensure appropriate food and water are provided.
Perform cage changing and/or cage cleaning as required per Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and specified protocols.

Essential Skills

Experience with animal care, monitoring, and husbandry.
Proficiency in animal handling and cleaning.
Knowledge of cage washing and vivarium operations.
Understanding of animal health and animal science.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
Six months of experience in research animal care and husbandry preferred.

Work Environment

This position is based in an Animal Research Lab specializing in Oncology. The role requires standing, walking, and moving about the campus on a continuous basis. The candidate must be able to lift, carry, or move objects and materials weighing up to 50 lbs and be able to ascend/descend stairs regularly.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Baltimore, Maryland.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $16.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

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 Baltimore,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 10, 2025.

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.

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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.