• Animal Technician

    Adecco US, Inc. (Durham, NC)


    Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences is seeking a qualified **Animal Technician** to join a respected animal healthcare organization in **Durham, NC** .

     

    **Duration:** 1-year temporary-to-hire

    **Pay: $** 19- 21.31/hr depending on education and experience within the field

    Key Details:

    + **Interviews:** Will be scheduled after the New Year

    + **Location Requirement:** Candidates must be local or within close proximity to Durham, NC

     

    If you meet the qualifications outlined, we encourage you to apply.

    Job Summary:

    The Animal Technician will perform daily laboratory animal care responsibilities, including health monitoring, husbandry, routine cleaning, and sanitation. All tasks must be completed in accordance with SOPs and protocol instructions. The ideal candidate maintains positive working relationships, communicates effectively, works independently, and demonstrates consistent, reliable attendance.

    Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

    + Perform animal husbandry tasks to maintain the health and welfare of research animals, including daily feed, water, enrichment, and cage or room cleaning as required.

    + Maintain a strong focus on animal welfare and promptly report all concerns to management as needed.

    + Ensure compliance with animal welfare standards, facility cleanliness, and equipment maintenance to support internal IACUC inspections and maintain AAALAC accreditation.

    + Conduct euthanasia in accordance with AVMA guidelines and complete all associated documentation.

    + Clean assigned animal rooms, isolators, equipment, and facility areas daily.

    + Maintain orderly and sanitized facility areas at all times.

    + Assist with inventory management, stocking supplies, and notifying leadership when ordering is required.

    + Maintain accurate and detailed records.

    + Assist with animal handling and manipulations per SOPs and protocol instructions.

    + Operate equipment and handle supplies according to safety guidelines; follow all safety and housekeeping procedures.

    + Observe and report equipment failures or malfunctions.

    + Maintain reliable attendance and follow required staffing schedules, including rotating weekends and holidays. Overtime may be required based on workload.

    + Take initiative in completing tasks and proactively anticipate upcoming responsibilities.

    + Strictly adhere to non-contamination and biocontainment procedures.

    + Work conscientiously, with attention to detail, strong self-motivation, and the ability to work independently.

    + Maintain collaborative, professional relationships with colleagues.

    + Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.

    Job Qualifications:

    + **Education:** AA degree required

    + **Experience:** Laboratory animal or agricultural experience preferred

    Physical & Environmental Requirements:

    + Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, roll heavy objects, and use ladders.

    + Ability to work in environments ranging from freezing temperatures to 90°F.

    + Ability to stand for long periods; squat, bend, stoop, twist, and perform repetitive motions.

    + Adequate manual dexterity and visual acuity are required.

    + Exposure to odors, dust, aerosols, animal dander, and noise.

    + Personal ownership of poultry or swine is not permitted.

    + Multiple daily showers may be required for biocontainment; hair must be fully contained within a hairnet.

    + Fingernails must be kept short for safety and fine motor tasks.

    + PPE such as Tyvek suits, hairnets, respirators/PAPRs, gloves, safety glasses, uniforms, and work shoes will be required.

    + Personal phones and all forms of jewelry are prohibited in the vivarium.

     

    Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

     

    **Pay Details:** $19.00 to $21.30 per hour

     

    Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

     

    Military connected talent encouraged to apply

     

    To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://uat.adecco.com/en-us/candidate-privacy

    The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

    + The California Fair Chance Act

    + Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

    + Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

    + San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

    **Massachusetts Candidates Only:** It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.