Senior Research Animal Care Specialist

Charles River Laboratories, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles River Laboratories, Inc. in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Research Support Specialist IV to join the Insourcing Solutions Team. You will handle rats, collect biological samples, perform necropsies and manage data input and reporting.

You will provide technical and husbandry support for rats, label cages with strain information, perform injections and assist with specialized care and surgical procedures as needed, coordinating with research staff to support projects.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED equivalency required.
• Bachelor of Science in Animal Science or similar with required experience options include 3 years with BS or LAT certification with 1 year of experience, or 10–13 years of experience with research animals.

Responsibilities

• Handles rats, collects biological samples and performs necropsies.
• Manages data input and maintains records of procedures.
• Provides technical and husbandry support for rats; labels cages with strain, sex and status.
• Performs animal identification (ear notching, tail tattoo or transponder) and basic care tasks.
• Assists with specialized care, diets, medicated water and care of young/adult animals.
• May perform injections (IP, IM, ID, SQ), oral gavage, and various dissections.
• May assist with surgical procedures (vessel cannulation, CSF collection, implants, liver resection).
• Coordinates with research staff to schedule projects and delivers laboratory support.

Education

HS diploma or GED equivalency

Bachelor of Science in Animal Science or similar

Job description

Charles River Laboratories, Inc. in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Research Support Specialist IV to join the Insourcing Solutions Team. You will handle rats, collect biological samples, perform necropsies and manage data input and reporting.

You will provide technical and husbandry support for rats, label cages with strain information, perform injections and assist with specialized care and surgical procedures as needed, coordinating with research staff to support projects.