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Animal Research Technician

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Description

The In Vivo Technician I at Charles River Laboratories in Spencerville, OH, is responsible for training and performing tasks related to animal research. This includes ensuring humane animal care, handling and restraining multiple species, monitoring food consumption, performing clinical observations, and accurately collecting and documenting study data under close supervision.

What We're Looking For

Ensure good welfare and humane care for all animals through positive human-animal interactions.,Train in on-boarding tasks including animal handling, sexing, restraint, feeding, watering, and husbandry of multiple species.,Perform clinical observations, acclimation observations, and body weight determination on multiple species.,Collect, document, review, and verify data on forms or in electronic data capture systems.,Review documentation of functions performed for quality control.,Use and maintain instrumentation and equipment.,Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Ideal Candidate

Education: High school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.) preferred. Associate (A.A./A.S.) or Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent in a biological science, desired.,Experience: No previous experience required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.,Certification/Licensure: None, unless required by local government.

Minimum Education

High school diploma or GED preferred; Associate or Bachelor's degree in biological science desired

Hard Skills

Computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite)
Ability to learn a validated system
Data collection
Data recording

Soft Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
Team cooperation
Attention to detail
Time management

Work Hours

Ability to work extended hours beyond normal work schedule, including evenings, weekends, extended shifts, and/or extra shifts, sometimes on short notice. Ability to work under specific time constrain

Benefits

Bonus/incentives based on performance
401K
Paid time off
Stock purchase program
Health and wellness coverage
Employee and family wellbeing support programs
Work-life balance flexibility
Retirement benefits
Recognition
Employee assistance fund
Professional development opportunities
Career development
Awards
Educational support
Parental benefits + family formation benefits
Culture of belonging
Employee resource groups (ERGs)
Opportunities for paid volunteer time off
Community outreach
Matching gift + engagement activities

Special Commitments

Must be authorized to work in the United States without a sponsor visa, now or in the future.,Requires pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check for US-based roles upon acceptance.,Ability to lift, move, manipulate, and/or hold heavy objects up to and including 50 pounds.,Ability to perform procedures requiring talking, hearing, standing or sitting for long periods of time, entering data into a computer, using appropriate instruments, reaching with hands and arms, working in narrow spaces, and wearing safety equipment (PPE).,Ability to frequently firmly hold species while utilizing fine motor skills.,Work in a research environment which requires use of sharp objects, working around mechanical parts, working with or near known or unknown toxic or caustic chemicals and/or biological hazards, exposure to fumes and airborne particles, working at noise levels ranging from moderate to loud.,Regularly works with live animals with risk of exposure to allergens, zoonotic disease, and biohazards.

About the Company

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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.

Scientific
Collaborative
Purpose-driven
Innovative
Global
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