Animal Care Technician I
Req ID #: 226174
Irvine, California, USA
Ce que vous ferez
Why work at Charles River?
We adhere to strong values, share the same mission, that together, we create healthier lives. Our culture is one of endless opportunity, purpose and creating change. We are committed to empowering our employees with the tools and programs they need to develop rewarding careers. We offer competitive benefits and excellent training programs for all our employees.
We are seeking an Animal Care Technician I to join our Insourcing Solutions team located in Irvine, CA.
As the Animal Care Technician I, you will work with our research animals to ensure they are well cared for.
Additional responsibilities include:
- Provide cleaning and maintenance of laboratory animal caging, equipment and cage preparation areas as well as cleaning of animal support areas under supervision.
- Remove soiled bedding, prepare caging for cagewash under supervision and sanitize caging and related equipment using cage washers, pressure washer or hand washing as required.
- Monitor and record results of cagewash water temperature and cleaning results using provided supplies such as temperature dots/strips, cultures.
- Ensure that all logbooks, checklists and other records are completed in a timely fashion.
- Flush all animal racks, prepare clean cages for use, and ensure the correct times are selected and are used for each cagewash load.
- Ensure proper amounts of chemicals are present and report any chemical needs. Maintain equipment used and report any mechanical failures promptly to the supervisor.
- You may also perform animal husbandry duties including but not limited to preparation and actual changing of cages and related cage accessories, feeding, and manual watering or monitoring/testing
- Assist with housekeeping duties such as trash collection and cleaning animal facility laboratories, offices and ancillary areas.
- Receive, inspect and put away incoming animals; ensure and provide for sentinel animals in each rodent housing area.
Ce dont vous aurez besoin
The following are minimum requirements related to the Animal Care Technician I position:
- High School diploma/GED or equivalent (a B.S. in either animal science or life sciences preferred) and a minimum of zero – six (0-6) months directly related laboratory animal experience in a laboratory animal facility.
- One (1) year of animal husbandry experience with laboratory rodents preferred.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
- AALAS Certification at the ALAT level preferred.
The pay rate for this position is $20-22 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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