Behavioral Assistant

RXinsider LTD.; Mattawan (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles River is seeking a Behavioral Assistant to support enrichment for animals and assist with evaluating a test article under SOP guidelines.

The role requires HS/GED with no experience, good verbal and written communication, and basic computer skills. You must be able to work extended hours and be authorized to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• HS/GED with no experience.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing at all levels inside and outside the organization.
• Basic familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Computer skills, commensurate with Essential Functions, including the ability to learn a validated system.
• Ability to work extended hours beyond normal work schedule to include, but not limited to evenings, weekends, extended shifts, and/or extra shifts; sometimes on short notice.
• Ability to work under specific time constraints.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without a sponsor visa, now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage the animal enrichment food and products for animals, as directed by veterinary staff, and in consultation with Behavioral Specialist.
• Distribute enrichment food and products to animals, as directed by veterinary staff, and in consultation with the Behavioral Team.
• Stock enrichment supplies and assist with inventory management, as directed.
• Enrichment tasks are documented, as required, and are executed effectively, accurately, within the agreed upon timeframe, and with care for well‑being of the animals.
• Keep colleagues and internal/external customers informed and updated about enrichment food and product inventory, and that communications are respectful and effective.
• All data must be documented accurately and in a timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer skills

Microsoft Office

Education

HS/GED with no experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.

Job Overview

A Behavioral Assistant is responsible for: Preparing and distributing products of enrichment required for the treatment, care, and well‑being compliance of animals, as determined by staff veterinarians. The Behavioral Assistant supports the evaluation of a test article by performing assigned administrative functions within the guidelines/requirements outlined in a protocol or Standard Operation Procedure (SOP).

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage the animal enrichment food and products for animals, as directed by veterinary staff, and in consultation with Behavioral Specialist.
• Distribute enrichment food and products to animals, as directed by veterinary staff, and in consultation with the Behavioral Team.
• Stock enrichment supplies and assist with inventory management, as directed.
• Enrichment tasks are documented, as required, and are executed effectively, accurately, within the agreed upon timeframe, and with care for well‑being of the animals.
• Keep colleagues and internal/external customers informed and updated about enrichment food and product inventory, and that communications are respectful and effective.
• All data must be documented accurately and in a timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Description

Education and Experience:

• HS/GED with no experience.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing at all levels inside and outside the organization.
• Basic familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Computer skills, commensurate with Essential Functions, including the ability to learn a validated system.
• Ability to work extended hours beyond normal work schedule to include, but not limited to evenings, weekends, extended shifts, and/or extra shifts; sometimes on short notice.
• Ability to work under specific time constraints.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without a sponsor visa, now or in the future.

The pay rate for this role is $20.00/hour.

About Safety Assessment

Charles River is committed to helping our partners expedite their preclinical drug development with exceptional safety assessment services, state‑of‑the‑art facilities and expert regulatory guidance. From individual specialty toxicology and IND enabling studies to tailored packages and total laboratory support, our deeply experienced team can design and execute programs that anticipate challenges and avoid roadblocks for a smooth, efficient journey to market. Each year approximately 300 investigational new drug (IND) programs are conducted in our Safety Assessment facilities.

About Charles River

Charles River is an early‑stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non‑GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients’ clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.

With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in over 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client’s unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world.

At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well‑being of many across the globe. We have proudly worked on 80% of the drugs approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the past five years.

We’re committed to providing benefits that elevate your quality of life. Based on your position these may include: bonus/incentives based on performance, 401K, paid time off, stock purchase program, Health and wellness coverage, employee and family wellbeing support programs, and work life balance flexibility.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Charles River is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, family status, pregnancy, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

It is unlawful in some states (including Massachusetts) to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e‑mail message to [e-mail]. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

For more information, please visit www.criver.com.