Vivarium Animal Care Technician I

Charles River Laboratories; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles River Laboratories in Baltimore, MD, is hiring an Animal Care Technician I to support vivarium husbandry, health monitoring, and reporting. You will prepare cages, conduct weekly census, and keep logs accurate.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, ALAT within a year, and at least 1 year of related animal care experience, with some rodent exposure preferred. The role runs Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with occasional weekend/holiday work as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• ALAT certification within one year of eligibility.
• 1 year of related animal care experience; 3 months with lab animal species preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide husbandry and veterinary assistance in a vivarium for small animals.
• Monitor animal health and report findings.
• Prepare caging, perform health observations, and ensure accurate records.

Education

High school diploma or GED

ALAT certification (AALAS)

Job description

Charles River Laboratories in Baltimore, MD, is hiring an Animal Care Technician I to support vivarium husbandry, health monitoring, and reporting. You will prepare cages, conduct weekly census, and keep logs accurate.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, ALAT within a year, and at least 1 year of related animal care experience, with some rodent exposure preferred. The role runs Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with occasional weekend/holiday work as needed.