Entry-Level Vivarium & Cage Wash Technician

Charles River Laboratories; Stilwell (KS); Presencial; USD 22 000 - 31 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Charles River Laboratories is seeking a Vivarium Support Technician (cage wash) to join our Integrated Toxicology team at the Kansas City site. The role supports vivarium operations, prepares materials for study activities, and helps maintain clean housing for laboratory animals.

The pay is $19 USD per hour. A High School diploma or GED is preferred, and no experience is necessary. Candidates must be able to work extended hours and lift up to 50 pounds as required.

Qualificações

• Education: High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience: No experience necessary.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing at all levels inside and outside the organization.

Responsabilidades

• Clean and sanitize animal cages and related environmental items.
• Perform daily routine maintenance checks on the automated cage wash machines.
• Prepare housing for receipt of new animals and assist with receiving animals.
• Report the need for equipment repair to appropriate personnel.
• Sanitize floors, walls and other surfaces in the cage wash area and lab.
• Maintain a clean cage wash area and storage area in an organized fashion.
• Perform animal care duties such as changing liners and sanitizing animal room walls and floors.
• Receive, store, and distribute animal husbandry supplies.
• Operate basic lab equipment and perform routine maintenance as needed.
• Prepare study and colony supplies as needed.

Conhecimentos

Problem solving

Decision making

Communication

Formação académica

High School diploma or GED

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Charles River Laboratories is seeking a Vivarium Support Technician (cage wash) to join our Integrated Toxicology team at the Kansas City site. The role supports vivarium operations, prepares materials for study activities, and helps maintain clean housing for laboratory animals.

The pay is $19 USD per hour. A High School diploma or GED is preferred, and no experience is necessary. Candidates must be able to work extended hours and lift up to 50 pounds as required.