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We are seeking a Research Vivarium Husbandry Animal Care Technician II for our Insourcing Solutions Department based in Cambridge, MA.

How will you have an impact?
Our shared mission is simple, but incredibly powerful. Together, we create healthier lives. Take a moment and imagine your talents contributing to improving global health and peoples’ lives. That’s a big deal, and it happens every day at Charles River. 
 

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 the Animal Care Technician II role, you will observe, monitor, and document the health and physical environment within the animal facility. Perform animal care and husbandry.
You may also be tasked with the following:

• Review, comprehend and comply with all SOPs and quality assurance standards pertaining to laboratory animals for research.
• Maintain accurate records of animal breeding, health, and housing/isolator or support areas as required by Institute and facility.
• Perform health observations and animal husbandry duties to maintain quality of health of research animals.
• Assist with restraint, handling and manipulation of various animal species as assigned by the on-site supervisor or facility veterinarian.

•    Perform human euthanasia. 

• 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 adhere to safety procedures.

 

Candidate will possess: High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science, Biology or Biological Science preferred. A Minimum of two years directly related laboratory animal experience in a laboratory animal facility. AALAS certification at the Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician level (ALAT) within 18 months of hire.  An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
   

The pay for this position is $25.00 - $27.00 per hour.  Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.