Animal Care Specialist I

2 weeks ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Charles River Laboratories Full time

For over seven decades, Charles River employees have collaborated to facilitate the discovery, development, and secure production of innovative drug therapies. By joining our team, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the health and wellness of individuals worldwide. Regardless of your background in life sciences, finance, IT, sales, or other fields, your expertise will significantly contribute to our mission. In return, we will support you in building a fulfilling career.

Position Overview

We are looking for an Animal Care Specialist I to join our Insourcing Solutions team.

In this role, you will conduct daily health assessments of research animals and perform essential husbandry tasks, including checking water supplies and cages, providing nourishment, and executing cage changes or cleaning to ensure the well-being of the animals.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintain precise records related to animal breeding and housing, and assist with the reception, inspection, and accommodation of incoming animals.
  • Support the handling, restraint, and manipulation of various animal species, and may participate in breeding and weaning processes.
  • Other tasks may involve monitoring access to specific areas, operating necessary equipment, and performing general housekeeping duties as needed.

Qualifications:

The following are the minimum qualifications for the Animal Care Specialist position:

  • A Bachelor’s degree or a high school diploma accompanied by one year of experience in animal care or handling is required. A keen interest in obtaining ALAT certification when eligible is preferred.

Compensation:

The hourly pay for this position is $19.32. Please note that salaries may vary within this range based on factors such as experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

About Insourcing Solutions:

Charles River Insourcing Solutions can enhance research efficiency by providing operational and cost advantages 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). We have built upon our foundation in laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse array of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Our comprehensive suite of products and services enables clients to create a more adaptable drug development model, which reduces costs and enhances productivity and effectiveness, ultimately accelerating time to market.

With a workforce of over 20,000 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 leading pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, government entities, hospitals, and academic institutions worldwide.

At Charles River, we are dedicated to our role in improving the quality of life for individuals. Our mission, commitment to scientific excellence, and strong sense of purpose guide our actions, and we approach each day with the understanding that our work contributes to the health and well-being of many around 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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