Animal Care Technician I — Entry Level (Sign-On Bonus)

Charles River Laboratories; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Charles River Laboratories is seeking an Animal Care Technician at our Raleigh, NC site. You will be responsible for the well-being of research animals, performing routine husbandry, and ensuring proper environment and supplies.

On-the-job training is provided, and the role is a temporary opportunity with potential for full-time employment. No prior experience is required, with on-site duties and a focus on animal care and safety.

Qualifications

• No experience required
• 1 year of related experience and/or training in animal husbandry
• Associate's Degree or higher level education

Responsibilities

• Perform routine animal husbandry duties and monitor daily health and welfare to maintain quality and health of animals.
• Handle, transfer, and distribute animals, supplies and waste as needed to and from work area(s).
• Monitor animal health by observing animal behavior, physical appearance, and physical environment. Identify and report any abnormal findings.
• Responsible for collecting health monitoring swabs and following health monitoring schedules.
• Perform physical environment housekeeping duties and production operations according to GMPs and/or SOPs.
• Maintain recordkeeping pertaining to animal or supply area inventories.
• Strictly follow all procedures necessary to maintain the barrier room barrier.
• Use supplies according to safety guidelines. Perform all job-related duties in accordance with company safety procedures
• Colony Management
• Requires the ability to safely lift, carry, push, and pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Education

Associate's Degree or higher level education

Job description

Charles River Laboratories is seeking an Animal Care Technician at our Raleigh, NC site. You will be responsible for the well-being of research animals, performing routine husbandry, and ensuring proper environment and supplies.

On-the-job training is provided, and the role is a temporary opportunity with potential for full-time employment. No prior experience is required, with on-site duties and a focus on animal care and safety.