This position is for a Technician I at the Safety Assessment site in Mattawan, MI. The role involves training to become proficient in basic animal care procedures, including handling, housing maintenance, feeding, data collection, observing animal health, body weight measurements, administering doses, euthanasia, and biological specimen collection. The technician works under close supervision to develop these skills, contributing to the discovery, development, and safe manufacture of new drug therapies.
Ensure good welfare and humane care for all animals through gentle, positive interactions.,Train in on-boarding skills such as animal handling, husbandry, observations, basic physiological indices, and data collection/recording.,Collect, document, review, and verify data on forms or in electronic systems.,Maintain appropriate communication with other personnel.,Use and maintain instrumentation and equipment according to SOPs.,Capable of repetitive gripping, pinching, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling.,Ability to independently routinely lift or carry up to 50lbs, or team lift weights exceeding 50lbs.,Ability to perform repeated twisting, bending, and reaching.,Exposure to hot and/or humid environments.,Ability to work extended hours beyond normal work schedule, including evenings, weekends, extended shifts, and/or extra shifts, sometimes on short notice.,Maintain a safe working environment by observing all safety procedures and using protective clothing and equipment.,Must be authorized to work in the United States without a sponsor visa, now or in the future.
High school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.), required.,Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) or equivalent in a biological science, preferred.,No previous experience required.
High school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.)
2nd Shift, extended hours may be required including evenings, weekends, and extra shifts.
Ability to work extended hours beyond normal work schedule includes evenings, weekends, extended shifts, and/or extra shifts, sometimes on short notice.,Must be authorized to work in the United States without a sponsor visa, now or in the future.
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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