Animal Care Technician: No Experience Needed

Charles River; Raleigh, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Charles River is seeking an Animal Care Technician for our Raleigh, NC production site. You will be responsible for the wellbeing of research animals, perform routine husbandry, maintain environment, and support production duties. No experience required; on-the-job training provided.

This temporary role may convert to full-time, with pay range shown and benefits typical of the company. You will work in an environmentally controlled area and adhere to GMP/SOP guidelines.

Qualifications

• No experience required in animal husbandry or related roles.
• 1 year of related experience and/or training in animal husbandry.
• Associate's Degree or higher level education required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine animal husbandry duties and monitor daily health and welfare to maintain quality and health of animals.
• Handle, transfer, and distribute animals, supplies and waste as needed to and from work area(s).
• Monitor animal health by observing animal behavior, physical appearance, and physical environment. Identify and report any abnormal findings.
• Responsible for collecting health monitoring swabs and following health monitoring schedules.
• Perform physical environment housekeeping duties and production operations according to GMPs and SOPs.
• Maintain recordkeeping pertaining to animal or supply area inventories.
• Strictly follow all procedures necessary to maintain the barrier room barrier.
• Use supplies according to safety guidelines. Perform all job‑related duties in accordance with company safety procedures
• Requires the ability to safely lift, carry, push, and pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Animal husbandry

Education

Associate's Degree or higher

Job description

Charles River is seeking an Animal Care Technician for our Raleigh, NC production site. You will be responsible for the wellbeing of research animals, perform routine husbandry, maintain environment, and support production duties. No experience required; on-the-job training provided.

This temporary role may convert to full-time, with pay range shown and benefits typical of the company. You will work in an environmentally controlled area and adhere to GMP/SOP guidelines.