Animal Research Technician
Description
This role is for an In Vivo Technician I within the Safety Assessment team, focusing on training to perform basic tasks and procedures in a team environment. Responsibilities include animal handling and restraint, making clinical observations, monitoring food consumption, performing animal husbandry, and accurate data collection and reporting, all under close supervision.
What We're Looking For
Ensure good welfare and humane care for all animals through gentle, positive human-animal interactions.,Train in on-boarding tasks including animal handling, sexing, and restraint on multiple species.,Train in feeding, watering, and husbandry of multiple species.,Perform clinical observations, acclimation observations, and body weight determination on multiple species.,Conduct qualitative and quantitative food consumption monitoring.,Collect, document, review, and verify data on forms or in electronic data capture systems.,Review documentation as part of quality control requirements.,Use and maintain instrumentation and equipment.,Perform all other related duties as assigned.,Must be authorized to work in the United States without a sponsor visa, now or in the future.
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 General Education Degree (G.E.D.) preferred; Associate or Bachelor's degree in biological science desired
Hard Skills
Soft Skills
Work Hours
Ability to work extended hours beyond normal work schedule to include, but not limited to evenings, weekends, extended shifts, and/or extra shifts, sometimes on short notice.
Benefits
Special Commitments
Must be authorized to work in the United States without a sponsor visa, now or in the future.
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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