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Animal Care Associate

Animal Care Associate

Planet PharmaWilmington, MA, United States
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Temporary
Job description

Job Title : Animal Care Associate

Location : Wilmington, MA

Type : 6-Month Contract (with potential to convert to full-time)

Shift : Monday – Friday, 1st Shift (No weekends)

Worksite : 100% Onsite

Start Date : ASAP

Pay Rate to Candidate

  • $18 / hr.

Job Summary

As an Animal Care Associate, you will support animal care and health monitoring within a controlled environment. This role involves daily interaction with lab animals (mice and rats), data input using tablets, and hands-on tasks such as feeding, bedding, and health checks.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide daily care including food, water, bedding, and enrichment
  • Monitor and document the health and environment of rodents (mice and rats)
  • Handle animals for genetic sampling, tagging, and basic medical checks
  • Scan isolator cages using a tablet; follow specific instructions generated per cage
  • Maintain and manage rodent colonies (setting up matings, weaning, sexing, etc.)
  • Follow biosecurity protocols to maintain isolator integrity
  • Enter accurate records into internal database systems
  • Adhere to safety, sanitation, and ethical standards
  • Support general housekeeping and facility upkeep

    • Work Environment

  • Animals are housed in isolators (clear enclosed environments)
  • Full PPE is required for most of the shift
  • Work is performed in a clean, controlled, and regulated environment

    • Preferred Backgrounds

  • Medical / hospital experience
  • Veterinary or farm animal care
  • Hospitality (e.g., servers with high attention to detail)

    • Pet Ownership Policy

    To protect the health and safety of animals in the facility, employees cannot own or come in regular contact with :

  • Common lab animals : mice, rats, hamsters, guinea pigs, rabbits, gerbils, non-human primates
  • Related wild rodents : chinchillas, squirrels, skunks, hedgehogs, deer mice, possums
  • Animals that are fed any of the above species : (e.g., snakes, raptors)
  • Wild animals that can transmit diseases to lab animals : (e.g., raccoons)

    • Allowed pets : Traditional pets such as cats, dogs, fish, birds, ferrets, and farm animals (horses, cattle, sheep, goats)

    Benefits Upon Conversion to Full-Time

  • 3 weeks of vacation
  • Life insurance
  • College tuition reimbursement (up to $20,000)
  • Onsite gym access
  • Career advancement opportunities

    • Minimum Qualifications

  • No prior experience required
  • Basic computer skills; ability to use a tablet and Microsoft Office
  • Ability to follow SOPs and safety protocols
  • Attention to detail and data accuracy
  • Ability to communicate clearly and work in a team

    • Preferred Qualifications

  • AALAS certification (ALAT or higher) is a plus, but not required
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