Job Title: Animal Care Technician Job Description Join our dedicated team as an Animal Care Technician, where you will play a crucial role in supporting medical research by maintaining the health and welfare of laboratory animals. Your responsibilities will include monitoring animal health, performing husbandry duties, maintaining sanitation and environment of animal housing units, and providing technical support for research activities. This position requires strict adherence to procedures and protocols to ensure the well-being of the animals and the integrity of the research environment. Hard Skills * Animal Handling * Animal Husbandry * Animal Care Soft Skills * Attention to detail * Ability to follow strict protocols * Effective communication Job Type This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 6 Month(s). Work Site This is a fully on-site position in Indianapolis, Indiana. Work Environment This role operates in a Monday-Friday, 1st shift schedule (8am-4:30pm) with some flexibility in start and end times. Located at the center of a bustling campus, the work is primarily conducted in specialized facilities connected via underground tunnels. Depending on your specific role, you may work in the sterile Cage Wash area or the Husbandry area where you will manage multiple animal cages and interact with various team members. 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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: * Hiring diverse talent * Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection * Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes * Ensuring growth opportunities for our people 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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.