Animal Care Technician I

4 weeks ago


Bethesda, Maryland, United States Charles River Laboratories Full time

About the Role:

We are seeking an Animal Care Technician I to join our Insourcing Solutions team located in Bethesda, MD. As a key member of our team, you will work with our research animals to ensure they are well cared for. Your primary responsibilities will include providing food and water, ensuring cages are clean, performing and recording daily animal health checks, and handling and restraining animals for injections. You will also be responsible for learning and applying quality assurance standards, examining new animals that arrive at the site, and helping them to settle in. Additionally, you will learn and become involved in breeding of multiple animal species.

Key Responsibilities:

* Provide food and water to research animals
* Ensure cages are clean and well-maintained
* Perform and record daily animal health checks
* Handle and restrain animals for injections
* Learn and apply quality assurance standards
* Examine new animals that arrive at the site and help them to settle in
* Learn and become involved in breeding of multiple animal species

Requirements:

* High school diploma or GED
* Six months of animal experience (e.g., dog walking, pet sitting, kennel attendant, vet assistant, farm hand, 4-H background, pet store worker)
* Must be successful in obtaining the ALAT (Assistant Lab Animal Technician) Certification within 1-2 years of eligibility

What We Offer:

* Competitive hourly rate of $20-22 USD per hour
* Monday through Friday schedule with some weekend and holiday availability
* Opportunities for career growth and professional development

About Charles River:

Charles River Laboratories is a leading contract research organization (CRO) that provides a range of services to support the discovery, development, and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. Our team of experts is dedicated to helping our clients bring new treatments to market, and we are committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for our employees and the animals in our care.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment, and we are proud to be an inclusive and diverse workplace.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying for this role, please submit your resume and a cover letter to our HR team. We look forward to hearing from you



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