Veterinary and Animal Program Specialist

4 weeks ago


Boston, Massachusetts, United States Charles River Full time

For over 75 years, Charles River has been dedicated to assisting in the discovery, development, and safe manufacture of new drug therapies.

We are seeking an experienced Lead Veterinary Technician to join our Insourcing Solutions team in Boston, MA.

As the Lead Rodent Vet Tech, you will be responsible for writing and implementing SOPs, as well as overseeing adherence to these procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Onboard and train veterinary technicians in areas such as animal assessments, basic techniques, and equipment monitoring.
  • Provide technical skills training to the VTs and research community in support of approved protocols.
  • Coordinate veterinary technical staff to ensure adequate coverage for animal health reports.
  • Conduct routine audits of animal holding rooms and procedure spaces to ensure animal health and well-being.
  • Perform daily clinical observations, health examinations of sick animals, and provide treatments per SOP.
  • Ensure and maintain veterinary records, such as sentinel health reports and drug log audits.
  • Contribute to the preventative animal health and animal surveillance program.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in animal science or equivalent.
  • 2-4 years related rodent care and handling experience.
  • Veterinary technical skills in a research setting.
  • AALAS certification at the Laboratory Animal Technician level (LAT) or higher, CVT/LVT preferred.

Compensation:

The pay range for this position is $32 to $34 USD per hour. Salaries vary within the range based on factors including experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

About Charles River:

Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO) with a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services. We provide a suite of products and services to support our clients' clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities.

Our mission is to improve the quality of people's lives by providing innovative solutions for the discovery, development, and safe manufacture of new drug therapies.

We are passionate about our role in improving the health and well-being of many across the globe.



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