ALAT-Eligible Animal Care Tech II — Research Facility

Charles River Laboratories; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus incentives

401K

Paid time off

Stock purchase

Health coverage

Wellbeing programs

Work-life balance

Job summary

Charles River Insourcing Solutions in Bethesda, MD is seeking an experienced Animal Care Technician II to join our Insourcing Solutions team. You will perform daily health observations on research animals in a high-traffic vivarium and satellite facilities, ensuring animal well-being and compliance.

Responsibilities include daily cage checks, record-keeping, handling of animals, and participation in breeding procedures as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree.
• Minimum one year's experience performing basic animal care.
• ALAT eligibility required, ALAT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily water bottle and cage checks, cage changing and/or cage cleaning; provide food and water; record health concerns.
• Maintain accurate records of animal breeding, housing, or support areas.
• Receive, inspect, and house incoming animals.
• Assist with restraint, handling, and manipulation of various animal species.
• May become involved in breeding and weaning procedures.
• Monitor personnel and equipment entry into various rooms.
• Operate required equipment and perform general housekeeping.

Skills

Animal care

Record keeping

Observation skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Charles River Insourcing Solutions in Bethesda, MD is seeking an experienced Animal Care Technician II to join our Insourcing Solutions team. You will perform daily health observations on research animals in a high-traffic vivarium and satellite facilities, ensuring animal well-being and compliance.

Responsibilities include daily cage checks, record-keeping, handling of animals, and participation in breeding procedures as needed.