Animal Care Specialist

5 days ago

Hollister, California, United States Charles River Full time

At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people's lives. Our mission, our excellent science, and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe.

Job Summary

As an Animal Care Associate for our Breed Department in Hollister, CA, you will be responsible for the well-being of our research animals. Your contribution will ensure the health of our animals, as well as impact the lives of patients across the world.

Key Responsibilities
  • Maintain the quality and health of our animals, including providing their food and water and ensuring their environment is clean.
  • Receive, inspect, and put away incoming animals.
  • Perform health observations, administer medications, take blood samples, and give injections while respecting protocols.
  • Other responsibilities, including the restocking of supplies, may be required.

The training and development offered to our entry-level Animal Care Associates is best-in-class and designed to help you succeed. This is an entry-level position that will allow you to gain experience and begin your career in life sciences.

Job Qualifications
  • Ability to lift and carry up to fifty (50) pounds.
  • Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
  • Enjoys being part of a team.
  • High School Diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
  • Local to the area, as this role is onsite.
Role Specific Information

Location: Hollister, CA

Pay: $19.50 / hour

Schedule: Start times fall between 4:00am - 6:00 am, working 9 hour shifts Monday - Thursday and a 4 hour shift on Friday. Weekend rotation is required.

The pay range for this position is $18.00-$19.50 / hour. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

About Research Models & Services

Fundamental to basic research and discovery is the use of in vivo models to help identify disease targets and determine potential biological pathways that regulate the condition. As the world's leader in the production and distribution of the highest quality research animal, with 1 out of 2 animal models produced for preclinical research globally, we understand the importance of this step.

With seven decades of experience, our expertise is unmatched, allowing us to provide you with the perfect model, including disease-specific and preconditioned options, for basic research and beyond.

About Charles River

Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop 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.

Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients' clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.

With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in over 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client's unique challenges.

Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies, and hospitals and academic institutions around the world.

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 or disability status.

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