Animal Care Technician I (50)
Description
Charles River Laboratories is seeking an Animal Care Technician I to join their Insourcing Solutions team in Bethesda, MD. This role involves providing essential care for research animals, including feeding, watering, cage cleaning, daily health checks, and handling animals for procedures like injections. The technician will also be involved in examining new arrivals, helping them acclimate, and participating in breeding programs for various animal species. The position emphasizes learning and applying quality assurance standards.
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
Ideal Candidate
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,High school diploma/GED preferred
Minimum Education
High school diploma/GED preferred
Hard Skills
Work Hours
Monday through Friday 7AM-3:30PM. Must be available some weekend and holidays if necessary
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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