Animal Care Technician I (BLDG 35)

Charles River Laboratories; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 25,485; Full time

Job summary

A leading contract research organization in Bethesda, MD is looking for an Animal Care Technician I. The technician will perform daily health observations and husbandry duties for research animals. A high school diploma is preferred, and experience in animal care is desired. The role offers a pay rate of $18.50 USD per hour, along with opportunities to gain ALAT certification.

Qualifications

• Experience performing basic animal care desired.
• Interest in achieving ALAT certification upon eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily animal health observations and husbandry duties.
• Maintain records of animal breeding and housing.
• Assist in handling and monitoring various animal species.

Skills

Basic animal care

Recordkeeping

Education

High school diploma or general education degree

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 looking for an Animal Care Technician I to join our Insourcing Solutions team, located in Bethesda, MD. The responsibilities of the Animal Care Technician I are to perform daily animal health observations, animal husbandry duties, to maintain the quality and health of research animals, to include performing daily water bottle and cage checks, cage changing and/or cage cleaning as required; providing food and water; and recording health concerns.

In Addition

• 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 performs general housekeeping.

Job Qualifications

A candidate that possesses a high school diploma or general education degree is preferred; experience performing basic animal care desired. Interest in achieving ALAT certification upon eligibility. The pay for this position is $18.50 USD per hour.

About Insourcing Solutions

Charles River Insourcing Solutions can streamline research by delivering operational and cost efficiencies through the strategic insourcing of GMP, GLP and non-GLP research services from discovery through safety assessment. Insourcing Solutions provides you with the ability to maintain control of your facility and expertise while leveraging available space.

About Charles River

Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development.

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.