Research Vivarium Husbandry Specialist

4 days ago


Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States Charles River Full time

About Us

Charles River is a global leader in providing contract research services to support the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. With over 20,000 employees across 110 facilities worldwide, we have established a reputation for delivering high-quality results that help our clients bring life-saving treatments to market.

Your Role

We are seeking a Research Vivarium Husbandry Specialist to join our team at our Cambridge, MA facility. In this role, you will be responsible for observing, monitoring and documenting the health and physical environment within the animal facility, as well as performing animal care and husbandry duties.

Key Responsibilities

  • Review and comply with all SOPs and quality assurance standards pertaining to laboratory animals for research.
  • Maintain accurate records of animal breeding, health, and housing/isolator or support areas as required by Institute and facility.
  • Perform health observations and animal husbandry duties to maintain quality of health of research animals.
  • Assist with restraint, handling and manipulation of various animal species as assigned by the on-site supervisor or facility veterinarian.
  • Perform humane euthanasia.
  • Receive, inspect, and put away incoming animals; ensure and provide for sentinel animals in each rodent housing area.
  • Maintain and follow breeding and weaning procedures to ensure appropriate production levels.
  • Operate equipment and use supplies according to safety guidelines; perform general housekeeping and adhere to safety procedures.

Requirements

  • A minimum of two years directly related laboratory animal experience in a laboratory animal facility.
  • AALAS certification at the Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician level (ALAT) within 18 months of hire.
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science, Biology or Biological Science preferred.

What We Offer

  • An estimated salary range of $25.00 - $27.00 per hour, depending on experience.
  • An excellent onboarding program for new employees.
  • Internal career development opportunities.
  • Competitive benefits package.

Vaccine Mandate

This position requires proof of COVID-19 vaccination from all employees servicing client(s) with COVID-19 Vaccination requirements.

About Charles River Insourcing Solutions

Charles River Insourcing Solutions can streamline research by delivering operational and cost efficiencies through the strategic insourcing of GMP, GLP and non-GLP research services from discovery through safety assessment.



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