Lab Animal Care Supervisor

Charles River Laboratories; Ashland (OH); On-site; USD 67,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles River Laboratories in the United States is seeking a supervisor to oversee animal care technicians, cage washers and support personnel. The role involves assigning study work to in-life staff, directing daily animal husbandry activities, and ensuring tasks comply with GLP and SOPs to protect animal welfare and data integrity.

Responsibilities include scheduling, training and development, performance feedback, disciplinary actions and annual reviews.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• 3 years related experience in animal research and/or husbandry preferred.
• 1-2 years of leadership background required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise animal care technical personnel, cage washer and support personnel.
• Oversee the conduct of appropriate husbandry practices at the site.
• Promote inter- and intra-departmental communication to maximize performance in animal husbandry functions.
• Ensure GLPs and SOPs are followed and documentation is reviewed as part of quality control.
• May perform cage wash, animal husbandry and other duties to ensure proper care of laboratory animals.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Charles River Laboratories in the United States is seeking a supervisor to oversee animal care technicians, cage washers and support personnel. The role involves assigning study work to in-life staff, directing daily animal husbandry activities, and ensuring tasks comply with GLP and SOPs to protect animal welfare and data integrity.

Responsibilities include scheduling, training and development, performance feedback, disciplinary actions and annual reviews.