Animal Care Technician I

Charles River Labs; Hamilton (MT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Animal Care Technician I, where your role will be crucial in maintaining the health and well-being of animals in a state-of-the-art facility. This position involves a variety of responsibilities, including cleaning and sanitizing, operating equipment, and providing essential animal care. You'll work in a collaborative environment that values your contributions and supports your career development. If you're passionate about animal welfare and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to be part of a dedicated team committed to advancing healthcare through innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, with ALAT certification preferred.
• Experience with mechanical equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness in cagewash and animal holding facilities.
• Perform general animal care and housekeeping duties.

Skills

General animal care

Mechanical equipment operation

Housekeeping

Education

High school diploma/GED

ALAT certification

Tools

Caging materials

Autoclaves

Job description

For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.

Job Summary

We are seeking an Animal Care Technician I for our Insourcing Solutions site located in Hamilton, MT.

As the Animal Care Technician I, you will be working in ABSL 4 facility environments to perform a variety of duties, including cleaning, sanitizing, routine preventative maintenance, and repair of caging materials and autoclaves.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Maintaining cagewash and animal holding facilities in a clean and organized manner
• Operating equipment and performing general housekeeping
• General animal care duties
• Receipt, stocking, and maintenance of supply orders
• Preparing and submitting all required written records, charts, logs, and inventories
• Work actively with customers to address requests, inquiries, and complaints
• Provide technical assistance

Job Qualifications

The following are minimum requirements related to the Animal Care Technician I position:

• High school diploma/GED
• ALAT certification, or ability to obtain certification within one year of eligibility
• Experience and/or training working with mechanical equipment preferred

The pay for this position is $22.00 USD per hour. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and locations.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer - all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, veteran or disability status.

If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e-mail message to [e-mail]. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

For more information, please visit www.criver.com.