Animal Care Associate
Req ID #: 225859
Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
Ce que vous ferez
As an Animal Care Associate for our Breed Department in Raleigh, NC, you will be responsible for the well-being of our research animals. Your contribution will ensure the health of our animals, as well as impact the lives of patients across the world.
In this role, key responsibilities may include:
- Maintaining the quality and health of our animals, including providing their food and water and ensuring their environment is clean.
- Receiving, inspecting, and putting away incoming animals.
- Performing health observations, administering medications, taking blood samples, and giving injections while respecting protocols.
The training and development offered to our entry level Animal Care Associate’s is best-in-class and designed to help you succeed. This is an entry-level position that will allow you to gain experience and begin your career in life sciences.
Job Qualifications
If you possess the following qualities, we will train you in the rest:
- Ability to lift and carry up to fifty (50) pounds.
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
- Enjoys being part of a team.
- High School Diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
Role Specific Information:
- Location: Raleigh, NC
- Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 / hour
- Sign-on Bonus: Up to $1500
Ce dont vous aurez besoin
- Regularly required to utilize a computer/tablet.
- Regularly required to stand, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
- Regularly required to stand and ascend/descend rolling platform ladder (up to six steps) to perform all tasks and procedures related to the job.
- Regularly transports supplies, removes waste, and/or laboratory equipment while ascending/descending rolling platform stairs (up to six steps).
- Regularly positions self (stoop, crouch, squat, sit, reach) to access and inspect small models and be able to assess their conditions and environment from various distances.
- Regularly lifts and/or moves materials weighing up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifts and/or moves materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
- May occasionally lift and/or move equipment and materials weighing 30-50 pounds, and equipment and materials weighing over 50 pounds with assistance.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to differentiate colors.
- Regularly works with chemicals that require the use of respirators. Medical clearance is required prior to using respirators.
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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