Animal Care Technician I – Humane, Data-Driven Support

Charles River Laboratories; Stilwell (KS); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles River Laboratories in Kansas City, KS, is seeking an Animal Technician to support the ITox team at CR-KAN. The role focuses on learning core skills in animal husbandry, handling, dosing, and data collection while ensuring welfare and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include documenting data, maintaining equipment, and supporting quality control. The position requires a high school diploma, strong communication, and flexibility to work extended hours as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; preferred.
• No prior experience required; animal handling experience is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities to achieve goals.
• Computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite) and learn a validated system.

Responsibilities

• Ensure humane care and welfare for all animals.
• Perform basic husbandry, handling, housing maintenance, and feeding.
• Collect, document, and review data; monitor animal health and body weight.
• Administer doses by various methods and collect biological samples.
• Maintain instrumentation and comply with safety and SOPs.

Skills

Animal husbandry

Data collection

Communication

Time management

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Charles River Laboratories in Kansas City, KS, is seeking an Animal Technician to support the ITox team at CR-KAN. The role focuses on learning core skills in animal husbandry, handling, dosing, and data collection while ensuring welfare and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include documenting data, maintaining equipment, and supporting quality control. The position requires a high school diploma, strong communication, and flexibility to work extended hours as needed.