Animal Support Technician I
Req ID #: 219837
Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
Ce que vous ferez
We are seeking an Animal Support Technician to join our Insourcing Solutions team, located in Cambridge, MA.
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 Animal Support Technician role, you can do that by ensuring the health and well-being of all species on-site, providing husbandry services, health checks, and support to multiple client lab animal facilities.
Why work at Charles River?
We offer an excellent onboarding program for our new employees, internal career development, and competitive benefits!
Ce dont vous aurez besoin
What you will do!
In the Animal Support Technician role, you have the responsibility of adhering to all SOPs and quality assurance standards. These guidelines are essential for maintaining top-notch quality and compliance. In addition, you will prepare/submit necessary animal records and charts. Your daily responsibilities include monitoring animal health, providing enrichment, performing husbandry tasks, and ensuring proper record-keeping for breeding, health, and supplies. Additionally, you will handle animals and when necessary, perform humane euthanasia according to established guidelines. You will also be tasked with maintaining clean animal housing areas, operating equipment, and performing routine maintenance. Lastly, you will work with customers to address their requests and provide technical assistance, requiring effective communication skills.
Who are we looking for?
A candidate that possesses a B.S. in Animal Science, Biology, or Biological Science; with 6+ months’ experience with animal care and handling in a laboratory/similar environment desired. Alternately, candidates with an A.S. in Veterinary Technology and 6+ months’ animal care experience will also be considered. The ideal candidate would possess a at the Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) level required upon eligibility.
The pay range for this position is $21-23 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!
Ce que vous obtenez
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
À propos de Charles River
Charles River est une organisation internationale de recherche de phase initiale sous contrat (ORC). Ici, nous sommes passionnés par notre rôle dans l'amélioration de la qualité de vie des gens. Avec 100 sites au travers le monde, nous sommes positionnés stratégiquement pour coordonner des ressources mondiales et appliquer des perspectives pluridisciplinaires à l'élaboration de solutions aux défis uniques de nos clients. Notre base de clientèle comprend des sociétés de biotechnologies et des laboratoires pharmaceutiques internationaux, des agences publiques, et des établissements hospitaliers, d'enseignement et de recherche partout dans le monde.
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