Animal Care Technician I — Lab Animal Care & Cage Upkeep

Charles River Laboratories, Inc.; Hamilton (MT); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles River Laboratories, Inc. is seeking an Animal Care Technician I for the Insourcing Solutions site in Hamilton, MT. The role involves working in ABSL 2-3 environments, cleaning, sanitizing, and maintaining cages and autoclaves, and handling records and customer inquiries.

The position requires a High School diploma or GED and ALAT certification (or ability to obtain within one year). Experience with mechanical equipment is preferred. The pay is $22.00 USD per hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• ALAT certification, or ability to obtain certification within one year of eligibility.
• Experience and/or training working with mechanical equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean, sanitize, and perform routine preventative maintenance on cages and autoclaves in ABSL 2-3 environments.
• Maintain cagewash and animal holding facilities in a clean, organized manner.
• Operate equipment and perform general housekeeping.
• Receive, stock, and maintain supply orders; prepare and submit written records, charts, logs, and inventories.
• Work with customers to address requests, inquiries, and complaints; provide technical assistance.

Skills

Mechanical equipment familiarity

Education

High school diploma/GED

ALAT certification or eligibility

Job description

Charles River Laboratories, Inc. is seeking an Animal Care Technician I for the Insourcing Solutions site in Hamilton, MT. The role involves working in ABSL 2-3 environments, cleaning, sanitizing, and maintaining cages and autoclaves, and handling records and customer inquiries.

The position requires a High School diploma or GED and ALAT certification (or ability to obtain within one year). Experience with mechanical equipment is preferred. The pay is $22.00 USD per hour.