Animal Care Technician I — Hands-On Care & ALAT Path

Charles River Laboratories; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus incentives

401K

Paid time off

Wellbeing support

Work life balance

Job summary

Charles River Insourcing Solutions in Bethesda, MD is seeking an Animal Care Technician I to join our Insourcing Solutions team. You will work with research animals to ensure they are well cared for and will perform daily health checks and basic husbandry tasks.

The role requires six months of animal experience and the ability to obtain ALAT certification within 1-2 years. A high school diploma or GED is preferred, with a Monday–Friday schedule and occasional weekend/holiday coverage.

Qualifications

• Six months of animal experience (e.g., dog walking, pet sitting, kennel attendant, vet assistant, farm hand, 4-H background, pet store worker).
• Must be successful in obtaining the ALAT (Assistant Lab Animal Technician) Certification within 1-2 years of eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Providing food & water.
• Ensuring cages are clean.
• Performing and recording daily animal health checks.
• Handing & restraining animals for injections.
• Learning & applying quality assurance standards.

Skills

Animal handling

Animal care

Health checks

Education

ALAT Certification

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Charles River Insourcing Solutions in Bethesda, MD is seeking an Animal Care Technician I to join our Insourcing Solutions team. You will work with research animals to ensure they are well cared for and will perform daily health checks and basic husbandry tasks.

The role requires six months of animal experience and the ability to obtain ALAT certification within 1-2 years. A high school diploma or GED is preferred, with a Monday–Friday schedule and occasional weekend/holiday coverage.