Animal Caretaker
Req ID #: 228159
Baltimore, Maryland, USA
What you’ll do
We are seeking an Animal Caretaker to join our Insourcing Solutions team located in Baltimore, MD
As the Animal Caretaker, you will provide basic husbandry to rodents and lagomorphs, monitor environmental parameters for abnormalities and provide customer assistance to the investigative staff.
Additional responsibilities include:
- Perform daily animal husbandry duties to maintain quality and health of research animals, including: perform daily water bottle /automatic water line and cage checks; provide appropriate food and water; perform cage changing and/or cage cleaning.
- Monitor environmental parameters and maintain written records
- Assist with restraint and handling of various animal species.
- Receive, inspect, and put away incoming animals; as well as provide for sentinel animals in each rodent housing area.
- Operate equipment and perform general housekeeping.
What you’ll need
The following are minimum requirements related to the Animal Caretaker position:
- AALAS certification at the ALAT level within one year of eligibility
- 1 year of related experience in animal care
- 3 months working with lab animal species (rodents), preferred
The pay for this position is $18.47 USD per hour.
What you get
Core Benefits
- Mental/Dental/Vision Plans
- Vacation and Holiday
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Value Added Programs
- Employee discount program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Recognition and Referral Program
Additional Benefits
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Fitness Reimbursement and Wellness Programs
- Paid Volunteer Time Off
- Parental Leave
About Charles River
Charles River is an early-stage Contact Research Organization (CRO). Here, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people's lives. With 100 sites around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our clients' unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world.
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