Animal Care Technician I (50)
Description
The Animal Care Technician I at Charles River's Insourcing Solutions team in Bethesda, MD, is responsible for the welfare of research animals. This includes daily care tasks, health checks, animal handling for procedures, adhering to quality standards, assisting new animal arrivals, and participating in breeding programs. The role contributes to the discovery and development of new drug therapies.
What We're Looking For
Providing food & water,Ensuring cages are clean,Performing and recording daily animal health checks,Handling & restraining animals for injections,Learning & applying quality assurance standards,Examining new animals that arrive at the site & helping them to settle in,Learning & becoming involved in breeding of multiple animal species,Six months of animal experience (e.g., dog walking, pet sitting, kennel attendant, vet assistant, farm hand, 4-H background, pet store worker),Must be successful in obtaining the ALAT (Assistant Lab Animal Technician) Certification within 1-2 years of eligibility
Ideal Candidate
High school diploma/GED preferred,Six months of animal experience,ALAT (Assistant Lab Animal Technician) Certification within 1-2 years of eligibility
Minimum Education
High School
Work Hours
Monday through Friday 7AM-3:30PM
Benefits
Special Commitments
Must be available some weekend and holidays if necessary
About the Company
Charles River Laboratories
Charles River Laboratories is a leading global provider of essential products and services that help pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, government agencies, and academic institutions accelerate their research and drug development efforts. In Quebec, the company operates world-class facilities in Senneville, Laval, and Saint-Constant, specializing in preclinical research, safety assessment, and laboratory sciences.
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