Animal Care Technician I — Clean Habitats & Cages

Charles River; Hamilton (MT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus incentives

401K

Paid time off

Stock purchase program

Health coverage

Wellbeing programs

Work-life balance

Job summary

Charles River is seeking an Animal Care Technician I for our Insourcing Solutions site in Hamilton, MT. You will work in ABSL 2-3 environments to perform cleaning, sanitizing and maintenance of cages and autoclaves.

Responsibilities include maintaining cagewash and holding facilities, operating equipment, providing animal care, managing supplies, and preparing records. You will collaborate with customers and provide technical assistance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 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.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without a sponsor visa, now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Mechanical equipment experience

Education

High school diploma/GED

ALAT certification or ability to obtain within 1 year

Job description

Charles River is seeking an Animal Care Technician I for our Insourcing Solutions site in Hamilton, MT. You will work in ABSL 2-3 environments to perform cleaning, sanitizing and maintenance of cages and autoclaves.

Responsibilities include maintaining cagewash and holding facilities, operating equipment, providing animal care, managing supplies, and preparing records. You will collaborate with customers and provide technical assistance.