About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Scientific & QA.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

• Provide daily care and husbandry for research animals, including feeding, monitoring, and maintaining clean living environments.
• Follow established animal care and breeding procedures to support research programs.
• Observe and document animal health, behavior, and physical characteristics with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Assist in maintaining facility biosecurity, animal welfare, and quality standards.
• Use tablet-based systems to record data and track animal information.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support research schedules and customer needs.

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What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience in a regulated research environment and vivarium operations.
• Exposure to animal research, breeding programs, and laboratory workflows.
• Training on industry procedures, compliance standards, and animal care practices.
• Opportunities to develop documentation, problem-solving, teamwork, and attention-to-detail skills.
• A foundation for careers in biotechnology, pharmaceutical research, veterinary medicine, and laboratory operations.

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What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Animal Science, Biotechnology, or another life science preferred; recent graduates encouraged to apply.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written procedures.
• Reliable, punctual, motivated, and able to work in a team environment.
• Comfortable working on your feet, climbing stairs, and performing repetitive physical tasks.
• Basic comfort using technology, including tablet computers, for data entry and tracking.

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Experience Level

• Entry-Level | Recent Graduates Welcome

This role is ideal for someone starting a career in life sciences who wants practical, directly applicable experience in animal research operations.

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Job Type & Location

• Contract to Hire — Full time
• Worksite: Onsite in Wilmington, MA (Wilmington, Massachusetts)

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Pay & Benefits

• Pay range: $21.25 - $21.25 per hour. Individual offers within this range will vary based on qualifications, experience, and other job-related factors.
• If eligible, benefits for this temporary/contract role may include: medical, dental & vision; critical illness, accident, and hospital insurance; 401(k) plans (pre-tax and Roth options where offered); voluntary life & AD&D; short- and long-term disability; HSA (if applicable); transportation benefits; Employee Assistance Program; and paid time off policies as applicable. Benefits, eligibility, and plan terms are subject to change.

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Important Legal & Accommodation Information

Careertakes and our client are committed to fair hiring. We are an equal opportunity employer and will consider applicants without regard to protected characteristics. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process because of a disability, please notify Careertakes so we can coordinate with our client to provide appropriate assistance.

Massachusetts applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.

Application deadline (anticipated): Nov 6, 2026.

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About Confidential Client

Confidential Client operates in the Scientific & QA sector and is hiring to support research operations and animal husbandry in a regulated environment. Careertakes is facilitating the candidate sourcing and screening for this role.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.