Charles River Laboratories
Animal Care Technician I
Charles River Laboratories, Redwood City, California, United States, 94061
Animal Care Technician I (Rodent Husbandry)
We are looking for an Animal Care Technician I to join our Insourcing Solutions team located in Redwood City, CA. This role focuses on animal welfare and vivarium cleanliness. Responsibilities
Monitor daily animal health and welfare while performing daily animal health observations. Perform animal husbandry duties to maintain quality and health of research animals, to include: perform daily water bottle /automatic water line and cage checks; provide appropriate food and water; perform cage changing and/or cage 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 as required by Institute and facility. Assist with restraint, handling and manipulation of various animal species as assigned by the on-site supervisor or facility veterinarian. 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. Qualifications
A candidate that possesses a High School diploma, General Education Degree (G.E.D.) or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S) in animal or life sciences field preferred. Minimum of one year related rodent laboratory animal experience preferred. AALAS certification at the ALAT level/CALAS preferred. Proficiency with basic animal identification methods (UID microchip injection experience is a plus). Compensation
The pay range for this position is $27.40 - $28.50 per hour. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location. Benefits
We offer an excellent onboarding program for our new employees; internal career development, and competitive benefits. Equal Employment Opportunity
Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer - all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, veteran or disability status. It is unlawful in some states (including Massachusetts) to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e-mail message to crrecruitment_US@crl.com. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. For more information, please visit www.criver.com. 230784
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We are looking for an Animal Care Technician I to join our Insourcing Solutions team located in Redwood City, CA. This role focuses on animal welfare and vivarium cleanliness. Responsibilities
Monitor daily animal health and welfare while performing daily animal health observations. Perform animal husbandry duties to maintain quality and health of research animals, to include: perform daily water bottle /automatic water line and cage checks; provide appropriate food and water; perform cage changing and/or cage 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 as required by Institute and facility. Assist with restraint, handling and manipulation of various animal species as assigned by the on-site supervisor or facility veterinarian. 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. Qualifications
A candidate that possesses a High School diploma, General Education Degree (G.E.D.) or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S) in animal or life sciences field preferred. Minimum of one year related rodent laboratory animal experience preferred. AALAS certification at the ALAT level/CALAS preferred. Proficiency with basic animal identification methods (UID microchip injection experience is a plus). Compensation
The pay range for this position is $27.40 - $28.50 per hour. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location. Benefits
We offer an excellent onboarding program for our new employees; internal career development, and competitive benefits. Equal Employment Opportunity
Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer - all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, veteran or disability status. It is unlawful in some states (including Massachusetts) to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e-mail message to crrecruitment_US@crl.com. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. For more information, please visit www.criver.com. 230784
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