Entry-Level Animal Care Technician – Surgery Team

Charles River Laboratories; Mattawan (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles River Laboratories is seeking a Technician I for the Surgery Team in Mattawan, MI. The role involves learning onboarding skills, assisting with animal care, data collection, and sampling under supervision.

The wage starts at $20 per hour, with variation based on experience, skills, and location. Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or GED, with a BA/BS in a biological science preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; BA/BS in biological sciences preferred.
• No prior experience required to join the Surgery Team.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Ensure welfare and humane care for all animals; maintain positive human-animal interactions.
• Learn onboarding skills including animal handling/restraint, housing, and feeding; collect data and monitor health status.
• Record data on forms or electronic systems; verify information as part of QC.
• Review documentation of functions performed per SOPs and GLP requirements.
• Operate and maintain instrumentation and equipment; perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

BA/BS in biological science preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Charles River Laboratories is seeking a Technician I for the Surgery Team in Mattawan, MI. The role involves learning onboarding skills, assisting with animal care, data collection, and sampling under supervision.

The wage starts at $20 per hour, with variation based on experience, skills, and location. Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or GED, with a BA/BS in a biological science preferred.