Animal Care Technician Job Description The purpose of the Animal Care Technician is to provide animal care for larger animals. The role requires comfort in working with animals, and experience working with animals is preferred. You will be working with swine, canine, and ovine. Responsibilities + Responsible for daily maintenance of animal health and husbandry + Follow all SOPs and observe safety practices + Clean all animal housing areas daily, some duties involve physical labor + Provide enrichment to animals daily including exercise toys and social housing + Disinfect each housing area weekly, including walls, flooring, and feed bins + Feed all animals according to department SOPs + Maintain cleanliness and organization in all areas of the lab + Responsible for receipt of department deliveries + Communicate all health status issues immediately to Veterinary Staff + Document all activities in animal records and forms daily using Good Documentation Practices + May assist Veterinary Technicians and Veterinarians as assigned by Manager + Communicate any facility maintenance required to Manager + Show interest and willingness to help with team projects + Be a team player and ensure quality communication Essential Skills + Animal husbandry + Animal handling + Animal cleaning Additional Skills & Qualifications + High school diploma + Minimum of 6 months of animal handling experience + Must be able to lift 30 pounds and will undergo a lift test Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $21.00/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 Minneapolis,MN. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jan 31, 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. 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.