Animal Support Specialist

3 days ago


Frederick, Maryland, United States Charles River Laboratories Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Animal Support Specialist to join our Insourcing Solutions team at Charles River Laboratories.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform a combination of duties in client facilities, including temporary assignments of caretaking, cage wash, and similar duties.
  • Monitor animal health and welfare while performing health observations, animal husbandry duties, and daily equipment checks.
  • Provide food and water, perform cage checks and/or changes, record animal health concerns, and administer treatments as prescribed.
  • Process soiled caging/tanks and prepare new caging, ensuring that parameters are met to meet sanitation and prepare autoclave loads to designated cycle.
  • Maintain a clean and organized cage wash area, provide environmental enrichment, and assist with restraint, handling, and manipulation of various animal species.
  • Receive, inspect, and house incoming animals, and maintain accurate records of animal breeding, health, and housing/isolator or support areas.
  • Assist with the receipt, stocking, and maintenance of supply inventories, feed, bedding, etc.
  • Maintain facility equipment and perform routine preventative maintenance on cagewash and autoclaves.
  • May assist with technical procedures, such as providing treatments, blood and/or tissue collection, injections, surgical prep, administering anesthesia, and assisting with surgical procedures.
  • May assist with diagnostic services such as necropsy, health surveillance, etc.
Requirements
  • B.S. in Animal Science, Biology, or Biological Science
  • 6+ months' experience with animal care and handling in a laboratory/similar environment desired
  • Alternatively, candidates with an A.S. in Veterinary Technology and 6+ months' animal care experience will also be considered
  • Obtain AALAS certification at the Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) level upon eligibility
What We Offer

We offer a competitive hourly rate of $20 USD per hour and the opportunity to contribute to the well-being of our communities, both locally and globally.



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