About this role
Entry-Level Animal Research Technician
Launch Your Career in Life SciencesAre you looking to gain hands-on experience in research and laboratory operations? Join a team that plays a critical role in supporting scientific discovery and biomedical research. This is an excellent opportunity to build foundational experience in animal sciences, research operations, and regulated laboratory environments.
What You'll Do
- Provide daily care and husbandry for research animals, including feeding, monitoring, and maintaining clean living environments.
- Follow established animal care and breeding procedures to support research programs.
- Observe and document animal health, behavior, and physical characteristics with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Assist in maintaining biosecurity and quality standards within the facility.
- Use tablet-based systems to record data and track animal information.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure research and customer needs are met.
What You'll Gain
- Hands-on experience in a regulated research environment.
- Exposure to animal research, breeding programs, and laboratory operations.
- Training on industry procedures, compliance standards, and animal care practices.
- Opportunities to develop transferable skills including documentation, problem-solving, teamwork, and attention to detail.
- A strong foundation for future careers in biotechnology, pharmaceutical research, animal sciences, veterinary medicine, and laboratory operations.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Biology, Animal Science, Biotechnology, or another Life Science field preferred.
- Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.
- Reliable, punctual, and motivated to learn.
- Comfortable working on your feet, climbing stairs, and performing repetitive tasks as part of daily responsibilities.
- Basic comfort using technology, including tablet computers.
Experience Level
Entry-Level | Recent Graduates WelcomeThis role is ideal for someone looking to get their foot in the door with the biotech and research industry while making a direct impact on scientific advancement.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wilmington, MA.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $21.25 - $21.25/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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)
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Wilmington,MA.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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.
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 [email protected] for other accommodation options.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector
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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.