Animal Care Tech I: Humane Animal Welfare & Lab Support

Charles River Laboratories; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles River Laboratories in Reno, NV is seeking an Animal Care Technician I to support safety assessment activities. The role involves humane animal care, husbandry, data recording, and strict adherence to safety and quality standards in a windowless vivarium.

The starting pay is $19.00 USD per hour with training for about six months. Workweeks transition from M-F 7am–4pm to 7am–4pm with alternate Tue-Sat or Sun-Thurs shifts after training.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
• Experience: No previous experience required.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Ensure good welfare and humane care for all animals through gentle, positive human‑animal interactions.
• Perform animal husbandry, handling, cage manipulation, movement, and equipment maintenance.
• Collect, document, review, and verify data on forms or electronic data systems.
• Review documentation for quality control purposes.
• Stock supplies and perform facility cleaning duties.
• Use and maintain instruments and equipment.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Charles River Laboratories in Reno, NV is seeking an Animal Care Technician I to support safety assessment activities. The role involves humane animal care, husbandry, data recording, and strict adherence to safety and quality standards in a windowless vivarium.

The starting pay is $19.00 USD per hour with training for about six months. Workweeks transition from M-F 7am–4pm to 7am–4pm with alternate Tue-Sat or Sun-Thurs shifts after training.