Rodent Care & Lab Operations Associate

Charles River; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Paid time off

Health and wellness coverage

Job summary

Charles River in Wilmington, MA, is seeking an Animal Care Associate to manage the health and welfare of research animals. In this entry-level role, you will perform tasks such as feeding, handling rodents, and data entry while ensuring compliance with all animal welfare standards.

The position offers a Monday to Friday schedule with early shifts. Ideal candidates should possess strong computer and communication skills, with an hourly pay rate of $18.00 and various benefits to support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Sufficient computer knowledge to use a tablet computer.
• Clear and effective communication abilities.
• Respect for and engagement with diverse cultures.

Responsibilities

• Perform entry-level husbandry tasks for laboratory animals.
• Maintain and monitor health of rat and mouse colonies.
• Ensure compliance with animal welfare standards.

Skills

Computer skills

Communication

Animal handling

Tools

Microsoft Office

Internet Colony Management (ICM)

Job description

Charles River in Wilmington, MA, is seeking an Animal Care Associate to manage the health and welfare of research animals. In this entry-level role, you will perform tasks such as feeding, handling rodents, and data entry while ensuring compliance with all animal welfare standards.

The position offers a Monday to Friday schedule with early shifts. Ideal candidates should possess strong computer and communication skills, with an hourly pay rate of $18.00 and various benefits to support work-life balance.