Animal Care Technician I — Hands-On Lab Support

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

Job summary

Charles River Insourcing Solutions in Hamilton, MT seeks an Animal Care Technician I to support ABSL 2-3 facilities with cleaning, maintenance and caging repair. You will perform routine duties and keep records to ensure compliance, while delivering dependable animal care and customer service.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma/GED, ALAT certification (or eligibility within one year), and experience with mechanical equipment. This is a non-sponsoring role based in the United States.

Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without a sponsor visa, now or in the future.
• High school diploma/GED.
• ALAT certification, or ability to obtain certification within one year of eligibility.
• Experience and/or training working with mechanical equipment preferred.

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

Animal handling

Facility cleaning

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma/GED

ALAT certification

Job description

Charles River Insourcing Solutions in Hamilton, MT seeks an Animal Care Technician I to support ABSL 2-3 facilities with cleaning, maintenance and caging repair. You will perform routine duties and keep records to ensure compliance, while delivering dependable animal care and customer service.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma/GED, ALAT certification (or eligibility within one year), and experience with mechanical equipment. This is a non-sponsoring role based in the United States.