• Animal Husbandry Technician

    Actalent (Parsippany, NJ)


    Job Title: Animal Husbandry Technician

    Job Description

    The Animal Husbandry Technician is responsible for the care and well-being of laboratory animals. This role involves conducting health assessments, preparing housing, and maintaining a clean and organized vivarium environment.

    Responsibilities

    + Receive animals and conduct health assessments.

    + Identify and label animal housing and randomize animals into testing positions.

    + Assist with transferring animals into clean cages.

    + Monitor and record the temperature and humidity in the vivarium.

    + Regulate dehumidifiers or humidifiers to maintain acceptable humidity levels.

    + Maintain a detailed log of activities performed in the vivarium, including equipment calibration.

    + Perform daily observations to ensure animals have adequate food and water.

    + Clean and sanitize the vivarium including walls, floors, racks, cages, and water bottles according to schedule.

    + Perform general housekeeping tasks such as sweeping, dusting, and mopping in conference rooms, offices, labs, kitchen, and facilities.

    + Keep accurate and detailed records of all housekeeping tasks performed.

    + Contribute to various lab-related tasks.

    + Assist with other tasks as assigned by Team Lead.

    + Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

    + Attend training sessions to stay up-to-date with industry standards and best practices.

    Essential Skills

    + Experience in husbandry and animal science.

    + Experience with vivarium operations.

    + Proficiency in cleaning and sterilization.

    + Knowledge of animal health and biology.

    + Ability to read and understand SOPs.

    + Strong verbal and written communication skills.

    + Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.

    + Proficient in basic Microsoft applications.

    + Ability to follow protocols and maintain attention to detail.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + High school diploma or equivalent.

    + Minimum one year of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

    + General experience with animals in a work environment or a research environment is preferred.

    Work Environment

    The work environment requires standing for most of the workday and the ability to bend, lift, and carry a minimum of 25 lbs. Candidates should be comfortable working with laboratory animals. The facility is clean, well-maintained, and offers a supportive environment

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Parsippany, NJ.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $25.00/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 Parsippany,NJ.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Dec 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 [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.