Job Title: Animal Care Technician
Job Description

This position focuses on providing exceptional care for cats and dogs in a leading pet food palatability (flavor) company. You will not be required to interact with customers, allowing you to dedicate your time entirely to animal care.

ResponsibilitiesMaintain kennels and facility areas ensuring they are organized, sanitized, and free of odors.Feed cats and dogs on schedule and ensure they have access to clean water.Use provided pet toys to play and socialize with animals.Bathe and groom animals as needed.Prepare pet food for scheduled feedings and weigh leftover food for proper disposal.Maintain documentation on dogs and cats, updating information accordingly.Foster a supportive and collaborative environment.Provide exceptional care for all animals.Essential SkillsExperience in animal research, handling, and science.Experience around large groups of animals is preferred.Demonstrated experience with jobs that require being on your feet and performing cleaning duties.Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.Additional Skills & QualificationsH.S. Diploma required.6 months or more of animal care experience in a veterinary environment, kennel, or shelter is strongly preferred.Experience in farm work, grooming, pet stores, shelters, humane societies, vet clinics, vet hospitals, animal husbandry, breeding, or vivarium work.Work Environment

This role supports the Palatability Assessment Resource Center (PARC) to administer taste trials with animals. The facility is advanced and maintains high expectations for constant activity. The work is team-oriented, but accountability is emphasized. Employees will be exposed to outdoor temperatures year-round and are expected to reach up to 10,000 steps daily. Rotational shifts include weekends and holidays, with a set two-week schedule. The facility does not close for inclement weather, so employees must ensure they can commute or stay if necessary. This role includes the possibility of voluntary extended hours in such situations.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.50 - $18.50

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 Columbia,MO.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 20, 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.

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