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We are looking for an Animal Care Technician II (Rodent Facility) to join our Insourcing Solutions team located in Brisbane, CA.

How will you have an impact?

This is the moment to use your talents and imagine those talents contributing to improving global health and peoples’ lives. In the ACTII role you can do that by ensuring the health and well-being of all the animals, as well at the integrity of the research.

Why work at Charles River?

We offer an excellent onboarding program for our new employees; internal career development, and competitive benefits. 

What you will do!

In this role you will 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; perform daily cage wash duties and sanitation; record animal health concerns per SOP and/or specified protocols.  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 adheres to safety procedures.

Who are we looking for?

A candidate that possesses a High school diploma, General Education Degree (G.E.D.) or equivalent required. A minimum of 2 years directly related laboratory animal experience in an AAALAC accredited facility is required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.  USDA experience is preferred.  AALAS Certification at the ALAT level or above is required.

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - 28.00 USD per hour.  Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

If you are interested in contributing to the well-being of our communities, not only across the country but around the world, please join us and BE THE DIFFERENCE!