Entry-Level Animal Care Technician – Research Lab

Charles River Laboratories; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus incentives

401K

Paid time off

Stock purchase program

Health coverage

Wellbeing programs

Work-life balance

Job summary

Charles River Laboratories in Chicago, IL seeks an Animal Care Technician I to perform daily animal health observations and essential husbandry duties for research animals.

The role includes feeding, cage changes, and record-keeping to maintain animal health, along with assisting with restraint and handling. AALAT certification eligibility is encouraged. This position supports Insourcing Solutions and broader scientific services at Charles River.

Qualifications

• Associates degree and 6 months of animal handling, care, and husbandry experience.
• Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) in biology or animal science or related field and zero experience in animal handling, husbandry experience.
• Achieving ALAT certification upon eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily animal health observations and animal husbandry duties including water bottle/line and cage checks.
• Provide food and water, perform cage changes, and maintain quality and health of research animals.
• Maintain accurate records of animal breeding and housing; assist with restraint, handling, and manipulation; monitor entry to rooms and operate required equipment.

Skills

Animal handling

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor’s degree in biology or animal science or related field

Job description

Charles River Laboratories in Chicago, IL seeks an Animal Care Technician I to perform daily animal health observations and essential husbandry duties for research animals.

The role includes feeding, cage changes, and record-keeping to maintain animal health, along with assisting with restraint and handling. AALAT certification eligibility is encouraged. This position supports Insourcing Solutions and broader scientific services at Charles River.