Animal Care Technician I (BLDG 35)

Microbial Solutions | Charles River; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contract research organization is seeking an Animal Care Technician I in Bethesda, MD. You'll perform daily observations and care for research animals, ensuring their health and wellbeing. This entry-level position offers a clear career path within a respected healthcare company, passionate about improving global health.

Qualifications

• Interest in achieving ALAT certification upon eligibility.
• Preferred experience performing basic animal care.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily animal health observations and husbandry duties.
• Maintain accurate records of animal breeding and housing.
• Assist with restraint, handling, and manipulation of various animal species.

Skills

Animal Care

Attention to Detail

Record Keeping

Education

High school diploma or GED

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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 anAnimal Care Technician Ito join our Insourcing Solutionsteam, locatedin 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 SolutionsCharles 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 RiverCharles 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. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients’ clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.

With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in over 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client’s unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world.

At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly supported the development of 86% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2021.

Equal Employment OpportunityCharles 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.

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• Seniority level

  Entry level

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  Full-time

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  Biotechnology

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