Animal Care Technician II
Description
The Animal Care Technician II will observe, monitor, and document the health and physical environment within the customer's animal facility in Washington, DC. This role involves performing daily animal care and husbandry duties such as providing food and water, performing cage checks and changes, and maintaining accurate records of animal breeding, health, and housing. They will also assist with animal handling and disposal, ensure compliance with SOPs and safety guidelines, and maintain required attendance.
What We're Looking For
Review, comprehend, and comply with all SOPs and quality assurance standards pertaining to laboratory animals for research.
Monitor daily animal health and welfare while performing daily animal health observations.
Perform animal husbandry duties including daily water bottle/automatic water line and cage checks, providing appropriate food and water, and performing cage changing and/or cleaning as required.
Record animal health concerns per SOP and/or specified protocols.
Perform daily cage wash duties and sanitation.
Maintain accurate records of animal breeding, health, and housing/isolator or support areas.
Assist with restraint, handling, and manipulation of various animal species.
Dispose of animal carcasses following established procedures.
Strictly follow all procedures necessary to maintain animal housing areas or isolator environments, including room or facility personnel entry and personnel protective equipment use.
Receive, inspect, and put away incoming animals; ensure and provide for sentinel animals in each rodent housing area.
May be involved in strictly maintaining and following 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.
Maintain required attendance level and adherence to work schedule.
Perform all other related duties as assigned.
Ideal Candidate
Bachelor's degree in a Life Sciences or related discipline.
OR Associate's degree in a Life Sciences or related discipline and one year directly related laboratory animal experience in an AAALAC accredited facility.
OR High school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.) and two years directly related laboratory animal experience in an AAALAC accredited facility.
Proficiency with basic animal identification methods.
Ability to obtain AALAS certification at the ALAT level or above.
Ability to effectively follow verbal and written instructions.
Exhibit interpersonal skills that are conducive to effective communication and contribute to a congenial work environment.
Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a professional manner with coworkers, research staff, and managers.
Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Preferred: AALAS certification at the ALAT level or above.
Minimum Education
Bachelor's Degree, Associate's Degree, High School Diploma/GED
Hard Skills
Soft Skills
Benefits
Special Commitments
Ability to obtain AALAS certification at the ALAT level or above. Requires pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check (for US-based roles upon acceptance).
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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