Entry-Level Animal Care Technician – Training Provided

Charles River Laboratories; Hollister (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles River Laboratories in Hollister, CA is seeking an Animal Care Technician to support our production site. You will be responsible for the well-being of our research animals and perform routine animal husbandry and production duties in an environmentally controlled area. NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED!

On the job training will be provided. This is a temporary opportunity with the potential to be hired as a full-time employee.

Qualifications

• No experience required.
• 1 year of related experience and/or training in animal husbandry (for Technician II).
• Associate's Degree or higher level education (for Technician II).

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
• Colony Management
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Education

Associate's Degree or higher level education

Job description

Charles River Laboratories in Hollister, CA is seeking an Animal Care Technician to support our production site. You will be responsible for the well-being of our research animals and perform routine animal husbandry and production duties in an environmentally controlled area. NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED!

On the job training will be provided. This is a temporary opportunity with the potential to be hired as a full-time employee.