R&D Animal Behavior Technician
Actalent • Minneapolis, MN • Posted June 10, 2026
About the Role
Animal Technician
Job Description
The Animal Care Assistant provides daily care and husbandry for larger preclinical animals, including swine, canine, and ovine, in a laboratory environment. This role supports animal health and welfare, maintains a clean and compliant facility, and assists veterinary staff while following strict quality and safety standards.
Responsibilities
+ Provide daily care and husbandry for larger preclinical animals, including swine, canine, and ovine.
+ Perform daily maintenance of animal health and husbandry, including monitoring animals and reporting concerns.
+ Clean all animal housing areas on a daily basis to ensure a sanitary environment.
+ Provide daily enrichment to animals, including exercise, toys, and social housing where appropriate.
+ Disinfect each housing area weekly, including walls, flooring, and feed bins.
+ Feed all animals according to department SOPs and established schedu...
Job Description
The Animal Care Assistant provides daily care and husbandry for larger preclinical animals, including swine, canine, and ovine, in a laboratory environment. This role supports animal health and welfare, maintains a clean and compliant facility, and assists veterinary staff while following strict quality and safety standards.
Responsibilities
+ Provide daily care and husbandry for larger preclinical animals, including swine, canine, and ovine.
+ Perform daily maintenance of animal health and husbandry, including monitoring animals and reporting concerns.
+ Clean all animal housing areas on a daily basis to ensure a sanitary environment.
+ Provide daily enrichment to animals, including exercise, toys, and social housing where appropriate.
+ Disinfect each housing area weekly, including walls, flooring, and feed bins.
+ Feed all animals according to department SOPs and established schedu...