Entry-Level Animal Care Research Tech

Charles River Laboratories; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles River Laboratories in Reno, Nevada, is seeking an experienced Research Technician Assistant for our Safety Assessment site. You will care for laboratory animals, learn handling, perform clinical observations, blood collection, and drug dosing, and ensure accurate data collection and reporting.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or GED and 0–6 months related experience; GLP knowledge is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.).
• 0-6 months related experience in animal research and/or husbandry preferred.
• Ability to handle common laboratory animal species.
• Basic knowledge of Good Laboratory Practice regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Care for all species of animals at our safety sites and learn animal care.
• Perform clinical observations, blood collection, and drug dosing, and collect data.
• Accurately report data and support overall safety assessment efforts.

Skills

Animal care

Laboratory animal handling

GLP knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Charles River Laboratories in Reno, Nevada, is seeking an experienced Research Technician Assistant for our Safety Assessment site. You will care for laboratory animals, learn handling, perform clinical observations, blood collection, and drug dosing, and ensure accurate data collection and reporting.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or GED and 0–6 months related experience; GLP knowledge is preferred.