Sterilization Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Animal Care Technician

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The Animal Care Technician supports high-quality animal care and facility operations by performing daily health observations, maintaining clean and safe housing, and ensuring accurate documentation of all activities. This role applies technical knowledge of animal husbandry and environmental monitoring to promote animal welfare and support research operations within a vivarium setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily observations of animals to assess health status, behavior, and overall condition, and promptly report any changes in animals or their environment.
• Conduct environmental monitoring and complete all associated documentation accurately and on time.
• Change and clean cages, racks, equipment, water bottles, and food containers according to established procedures and schedules.
• Unpack and house animals upon arrival, ensuring proper identification, placement, and acclimation to their new environment.
• Carry out janitorial maintenance of facility rooms, including routine cleaning and organization to maintain a sanitary and orderly work area.
• Stock and restock supplies such as bedding, food, water bottles, and cleaning materials to ensure continuous availability.
• Perform preventative maintenance on animal facility equipment and supplies, following standard operating procedures.
• Conduct monthly sanitization of equipment and the facility to maintain high standards of cleanliness and biosecurity.
• Maintain accurate records of animals, supplies, and equipment, including inventory tracking and documentation of husbandry activities.
• Follow basic standard operating procedures (SOPs) and laboratory safety guidelines while performing all tasks.
• Collaborate with a team of animal care staff to support smooth daily operations and ensure consistent care across all vivarium areas.
• Remain flexible to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as required for essential animal care coverage.

Essential Skills

• High School Diploma or equivalent technical certificate.
• Minimum of one year of experience in animal care is helpful for this position.
• Demonstrated experience in animal husbandry, including routine care, feeding, and monitoring of animals.
• Ability to perform cleaning and sterilization tasks for cages, equipment, and facility areas.
• Familiarity with cage wash operations and husbandry procedures.
• Ability to follow basic standard operating procedures (SOPs) and laboratory safety practices.
• Capability to work effectively as part of a team of 10–12 colleagues on a shift.
• Flexibility to work overtime, as well as weekends and holidays, as part of essential personnel coverage.

Work Environment

This role is based in a vivarium setting within a large research campus that operates multiple animal facilities, each with its own dedicated team.

The Animal Care Technician typically works with a team of 10–12 colleagues on the first shift. Standard hours are Monday through Friday for an 8-hour shift, with start times as early as 5:00 a.m. The position is classified as essential personnel, so weekend and holiday work is required, and flexibility for overtime is expected to ensure continuous animal care.

The work involves regular interaction with mice , use of cage wash systems, and adherence to laboratory safety procedures and standard operating protocols. The campus environment offers on-site amenities such as a gym and cafeteria, and there are plans for a fully staffed daycare within five years. The organization is in a significant expansion phase, creating strong opportunities for growth and internal promotion for Animal Care Technicians.

Benefits for full-time employees may include stock options or equity, bonuses, restricted stock units, and retirement savings with a matching contribution, while contract employees may receive accrued vacation and sick time along with paid company-observed holidays. The culture emphasizes scientific excellence, internal development of medicines, and a supportive, growth-oriented environment.

This is a Permanent position based out of Tarrytown, NY.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $21.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Tarrytown,NY.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 9, 2026.

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.

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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.