Animal Care Specialist I

2 weeks ago

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Charles River Laboratories Full time

For over seven decades, Charles River employees have collaborated to support the discovery, development, and safe production of innovative drug therapies. Joining our team means you will significantly contribute to the health and well-being of individuals worldwide. Regardless of your background in life sciences, finance, IT, sales, or other fields, your expertise will be vital to our mission. In return, we are committed to helping you cultivate a fulfilling career.

Position Overview

We are currently looking for an Animal Care Technician to become part of our Insourcing Solutions team.

As an Animal Care Technician, your primary responsibility will be to uphold the highest standards of animal welfare while ensuring the cleanliness of the vivarium.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain exceptional standards of animal welfare.
  • Provide nourishment, hydration, and sanitary housing for animals in accordance with established SOPs.
  • Conduct routine health assessments of animals.
  • Monitor environmental conditions, including temperature and humidity, and report any discrepancies to the supervisor or manager.
  • Receive, unpack, and appropriately house animals following SOP and Animal Receiving Form protocols.
  • Comprehend and adhere to proper room entry protocols and biosafety regulations.
  • Keep accurate records and organize supply areas efficiently.
  • Ensure vivarium cleanliness and manage waste disposal in line with applicable SOPs.

Qualifications

The following qualifications are essential for the Animal Care Technician role:

  • A high school diploma or GED is mandatory.
  • AALAS Certification at the ALAT level is preferred.

The compensation for this position ranges from $20 to $22 USD per hour. Please note that salaries may vary within this range based on various factors, including experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

If you are eager to make a positive impact on the well-being of communities both nationally and globally, we invite you to join us and BE THE DIFFERENCE.

About Insourcing Solutions

Charles River Insourcing Solutions can enhance research efficiency by providing operational and cost benefits through the strategic insourcing of GMP, GLP, and non-GLP research services from discovery to safety assessment. This approach allows you to maintain control over your facility and expertise while optimizing available resources.

About Charles River

Charles River is a pioneering contract research organization (CRO) that has built a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. We also offer a comprehensive suite of products and services to assist our clients with their clinical laboratory testing and manufacturing needs. Our extensive portfolio enables clients to adopt a more flexible drug development model, reducing costs and enhancing productivity and effectiveness to accelerate time to market.

With a workforce of over 20,000 employees across 110 facilities in more than 20 countries, we are strategically positioned to coordinate global resources and apply multidisciplinary approaches to address our clients' unique challenges. Our clientele includes major pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, government agencies, hospitals, and academic institutions worldwide.

At Charles River, we are dedicated to improving the quality of life for people everywhere. Our mission, commitment to excellent science, and strong sense of purpose guide our actions, knowing that our work contributes to the health and well-being of many across the globe.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

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