Animal Care Technician I — Launch Your Lab Animal Career

Charles River Laboratories; Bethesda (MD); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Bonus incentives

401K

Paid time off

Stock purchase plan

Health coverage

wellbeing support

Work-life balance

Descripción de la vacante

Charles River Laboratories in Bethesda, MD is seeking an Animal Care Technician I to join our Insourcing Solutions team. You will work with our research animals to ensure they are well cared for, providing food and water, keeping cages clean, and recording daily health checks.

You will learn QA standards, handle and restrain animals, assist with breeding when needed, and support our commitment to safe, compliant drug development.

Formación

• Six months of animal experience (e.g., dog walking, pet sitting, kennel attendant, vet assistant, farm hand, 4-H background, pet store worker)
• Must obtain ALAT (Assistant Lab Animal Technician) Certification within 1–2 years of eligibility
• High school diploma/GED preferred
• Authorized to work in the United States without a sponsor visa, now or in the future.

Responsabilidades

• Provide food & water.
• Ensure cages are clean.
• Perform and record daily animal health checks.
• Handle & restrain animals.
• Learn & apply quality assurance standards.
• Examine new animals that arrive at the site & help them settle in.
• Learn & become involved in breeding of multiple animal species.

Conocimientos

Animal handling

ALAT Certification

Team collaboration

Educación

High school diploma/GED

Descripción del empleo

Charles River Laboratories in Bethesda, MD is seeking an Animal Care Technician I to join our Insourcing Solutions team. You will work with our research animals to ensure they are well cared for, providing food and water, keeping cages clean, and recording daily health checks.

You will learn QA standards, handle and restrain animals, assist with breeding when needed, and support our commitment to safe, compliant drug development.