Research Technician **18.50/HR**

Research Technician

Start Your Career Working with Animals!

Do you love working with dogs and cats? Have you cared for animals through a farm, shelter, pet store, grooming facility, veterinary clinic, kennel, or even your own pets? If so, this is an excellent opportunity to turn your passion for animals into a rewarding career.

We are seeking compassionate, dependable, and hardworking individuals to join our team as Research Technicians. This is a great entry-level opportunity that provides hands-on training and experience in professional animal care, enrichment, feeding programs, and kennel operations within a state-of-the-art facility.

Whether you"re looking to build a future in animal care, veterinary medicine, animal science, or simply want a career where you can make a difference in the lives of animals every day, we"d love to meet you.

What You"ll Do

As an Research Technician, you"ll play a key role in ensuring the health, comfort, and well-being of our dogs and cats by:

• Providing daily care, attention, and enrichment activities for animals
• Exercising and socializing dogs and cats according to established programs
• Feeding animals based on individualized feeding schedules and protocols
• Monitoring animal well-being and documenting observations accurately
• Maintaining clean, safe, and sanitary kennel and animal care areas
• Refreshing water supplies and ensuring animals remain comfortable throughout the day
• Assisting with bathing and cleaning animals when needed
• Performing laundry duties, including washing bedding, towels, and animal care materials
• Preparing animal meals in a food preparation area that operates similarly to a commercial kitchen
• Supporting pet food taste trial programs by preparing and managing feeding materials
• Monitoring inventory levels and notifying supervisors when supplies need replenishing
• Following all safety, sanitation, and animal care procedures

We"re Looking For

This role is perfect for candidates who:

• Enjoy working with animals in a hands-on environment
• Are comfortable being active and on their feet throughout the day
• Have a strong work ethic and positive attitude
• Work well independently and as part of a team
• Are reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented
• Take pride in keeping work areas clean and organized
• Are looking for long-term growth within animal care

Experience We Value

We welcome candidates with experience in any animal-related setting, including:

• Veterinary clinics or hospitals
• Animal shelters or rescue organizations
• Kennels and boarding facilities
• Pet stores
• Grooming facilities
• Farms and livestock operations
• Humane societies
• Animal husbandry or animal science programs
• Dog walking or pet sitting
• Personal experience caring for multiple animals

No advanced animal care experience is required for many openings. We provide training for motivated individuals who are eager to learn.

In addition, candidates with experience in restaurants, food service, manufacturing, production, warehouse operations, or other fast-paced environments often thrive in this role because of the attention to cleanliness, routines, and teamwork required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Ability to safely lift up to 40 pounds
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout the shift
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures
• Availability to work a consistent full-time schedule, including rotating weekends and some holidays

Work Environment

This is a physically active position in a professional animal care facility. Team members can expect:

• Hands-on interaction with dogs and cats
• A fast-paced environment where every day is different
• Extensive walking and movement throughout the shift
• Indoor and outdoor work in various weather conditions
• A team-oriented culture focused on animal welfare and quality care
• Opportunities to gain valuable experience and build a career in the animal care industry

Why Join Us?

Entry-level opportunity with on-the-job training

Work with animals every day

Gain valuable experience for future veterinary or animal care careers

Stable full-time hours

Supportive team environment

Opportunity for long-term growth and development

If you"re passionate about animal care and ready to begin or grow your career working with dogs and cats, apply today! We"re looking for compassionate individuals who are eager to learn and committed to providing exceptional care for animals.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Mexico, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.50 - $18.50/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Mexico,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 17, 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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com 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: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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.