Animal Care Technician I | Insourcing Solutions | PTO & 401K

Charles River Laboratories; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

bonus/incentives based on performance

401K

paid time off

stock purchase program

Health and wellness coverage

employee and family wellbeing support

work life balance flexibility

Job summary

Charles River Laboratories is seeking an Animal Caretaker for our Insourcing Solutions team in Baltimore, MD. You will perform daily animal care, monitor housing conditions, and assist with handling of multiple animal species to support research activities.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED, 1 year of related animal care experience preferred, and ALAT certification within 6 months. The position is full-time and on-site, with potential weekend/holiday work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of related animal care experience preferred.
• AALAS ALAT certification within 6 months of eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily animal husbandry duties to maintain quality and health of research animals.
• Monitor environmental parameters and maintain records.
• Assist with restraint and handling of various animal species.
• Receive, inspect, and put away incoming animals; provide sentinel animals in each rodent housing area.
• Operate equipment and perform general housekeeping.

Skills

Animal care experience

Education

High school diploma / GED

AALAS ALAT certification

Job description

Charles River Laboratories is seeking an Animal Caretaker for our Insourcing Solutions team in Baltimore, MD. You will perform daily animal care, monitor housing conditions, and assist with handling of multiple animal species to support research activities.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED, 1 year of related animal care experience preferred, and ALAT certification within 6 months. The position is full-time and on-site, with potential weekend/holiday work.