Technician I, Animal Care Services

Charles River Labs; Mattawan (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Animal Care Technician I to join their dedicated team in Mattawan, MI. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the well-being of animals used in research while developing essential skills in animal husbandry and care. As a Technician I, you will learn to perform various tasks under close supervision, ensuring humane treatment and compliance with regulatory standards. With flexible scheduling and a focus on teamwork, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the life sciences field. If you're passionate about animal care and eager to grow your career, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred; no previous experience required.
• Excellent communication and multitasking abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure humane care for all animals through positive interactions.
• Train in animal husbandry, handling, and equipment maintenance.
• Collect and verify data in electronic systems.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities

Computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite)

Ability to ensure a safe working environment

Ability to work under specific time constraints

Education

High school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Animal Care Technician I at our Safety Assessment site located in Mattawan, MI.The pay for this position is $19/hour plus benefits.

A Technician I is in training to perform and become proficient in on-boarding skills, procedures, and cooperating in a team environment. The technician is learning basic skills required to support a study which may include animal husbandry needs, animal handling, cages, equipment storage/tracking, wash systems, and water delivery system maintenance for various species throughout the site. The technician is working under close supervision to gain proficiency.

Potential Permanent Schedules: May vary based on business need and available roles to include:

1. Monday – Friday with weekend and holiday rotations 07:00AM – 3:30PM
2. Saturday - Wednesday with holiday rotations 07:00AM – 3:30PM
3. Wednesday - Saturday with holiday rotations 07:00AM – 3:30PM

All roles and shifts require flexibility to work extended hours outside of scheduled shift based on business need, sometimes with short notice.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure good welfare and humane care for all animals worked with through gentle, positive human-animal interactions.
• Train in on-boarding skills which may include animal husbandry needs, animal handling, cages, equipment storage/tracking, wash systems, and water delivery system maintenance for various species throughout the site. Specific skills will be based on each area’s training plan and business needs.
• Collect, document, review, and verify data on forms, or in electronic data capture systems.
• Review documentation of functions performed as part of quality control requirements.
• Use and maintain instrumentation and equipment.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

Education: High school diploma, General Education Degree (G.E.D.), preferred.
Experience: No previous experience required.

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.

Certification/Licensure: None.
Other:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities to achieve goals.
• Computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite), commensurate with essential functions, including the ability to learn a validated system.
• Ability to ensure that a safe working environment is maintained by observing all safety procedures and working methods by making proper use of protective clothing and equipment, and by reading, understanding, and following all safety documents issued or notified of.
• Ability to ensure the integrity of the studies and fulfill the regulatory agencies requirements by performing the activities according to the Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Business Operating Procedures (BOP) and the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) rules.
• Ability to work extended hours beyond normal work schedule to include, but not limited to evenings, weekends, extended shifts, and/or extra shifts, sometimes on short notice.
• Ability to work under specific time constraints.