Animal Care Technician (Sign-On Bonus!)

Join Charles River Laboratories as an Animal Care Technician and contribute to the health and well-being of research animals. This temporary opportunity has the potential to lead to a full-time position. On-the-job training is provided. A sign-on bonus of up to $1,000 is available for external candidates. Perform routine animal husbandry duties and monitor animal health. Use supplies according to safety guidelines and follow company safety procedures.

Requirements

• Perform routine animal husbandry duties and monitor daily health and welfare to maintain quality and health of animals.
• Handle, transfer, and distribute animals, supplies and waste as needed to and from work area(s).
• Monitor animal health by observing animal behavior, physical appearance, and physical environment. Identify and report any abnormal findings.
• Collect health monitoring swabs and follow health monitoring schedules.
• Perform physical environment housekeeping duties and production operations according to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and/or Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Maintain recordkeeping pertaining to animal or supply area inventories.
• Maintain the barrier room barrier and use supplies according to safety guidelines.
• Perform all job-related duties in accordance with company safety procedures.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

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