Animal Technician
29 days ago
Durham
Job DescriptionJob Title: Animal Technician Pay Range: $20.00 – $21.31/hour depending on skills and experience level Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM; 1–2 weekends/month rotation required Job Summary: Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences is seeking a dedicated Animal Technician to support daily laboratory animal care activities including animal husbandry, health monitoring, cleaning, and sanitation. This individual will work in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and protocol requirements. The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, able to work both independently and as part of a team, and committed to maintaining high standards of animal welfare and facility cleanliness. Key Responsibilities: * Perform routine animal husbandry tasks, including feeding, watering, cage cleaning, and enrichment * Maintain clean animal rooms, isolators, care equipment, and facility spaces per daily sanitation protocols * Monitor animal health and document observations accurately in accordance with SOPs * Assist with animal handling and minor manipulations under direction and per protocol * Operate equipment safely and ensure proper use of supplies; adhere to safety and biosecurity procedures * Maintain consistent attendance and adhere to work schedules; weekend and holiday work required on a rotating basis * Promote and ensure compliance with animal welfare guidelines, including IACUC and AAALAC standards * Perform euthanasia procedures per AVMA guidelines and complete associated documentation * Help maintain inventory and restock supplies as needed * Take initiative in completing tasks and preparing for upcoming duties * Follow all required protocols related to personal protective equipment (PPE), biosecurity, and facility procedures Qualifications: * Education: Associate degree preferred * Experience: Prior experience in laboratory animal care or agricultural settings is highly desirable 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: $20.00 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 To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to 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