Job Title: Animal Care TechnicianJob Description This role focuses on ensuring the health and well-being of animals by maintaining clean and organized facilities, feeding schedules, and providing exceptional care. You will have the opportunity to work closely with both cats and dogs, ensuring their environment is sanitized and engaging. This position does not require customer interaction, allowing you to concentrate fully on animal care. Responsibilities + Maintain kennels and facility areas to ensure they are organized, sanitized, and free of odors. + Feed cats and dogs on a set schedule, ensuring they have access to clean water. + Use provided pet toys to play and socialize with the animals. + Bathe and groom animals regularly. + Prepare pet food for scheduled feedings and manage leftover food appropriately. + Maintain documentation on the animals and update records accordingly. + Provide a supportive and collaborative environment for team members. + Deliver exceptional care to all animals. Essential Skills + Experience with animal research, handling, and science. + Demonstrated experience working around large groups of animals is preferred. + Ability to lift up to 40 pounds. + Experience in a similar role such as farm work, grooming, pet store, shelter, humane society, vet clinic, or vet hospital. + High school diploma required. + At least 6 months of animal care experience in a veterinary environment, kennel, or shelter is strongly preferred. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Experience in animal husbandry, breeding, vivarium, or veterinary settings. + Capability to work on feet for extended periods and perform cleaning duties. Work Environment You will support the Palatability Assessment Resource Center (PARC) for administering taste trials with the animals. The facility is advanced and team-oriented, with high expectations for constant productivity. You will be exposed to varying temperatures year-round and will typically achieve over 10,000 steps per day. The role includes a two-week rotating schedule, which may involve working weekends and holidays. Safety is a top priority, and the company offers above-market wages, a competitive benefits package, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. The company values its employees, prioritizes long-term impact, and supports continuous improvement. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $39520.00 - $42120.00/yr. 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 Montgomery City,MO. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 11, 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.