Animal Care Technician I
Req ID #: 222013
La Jolla, California, USA
What you’ll do
We are seeking an Animal Care Technician to join our Insourcing Solutions team, located in La Jolla, CA.
As the Animal Care Technician, you will provide the highest animal welfare standards and care, in addition to maintaining vivarium cleanliness.
Additional responsibilities include:
- Ensure high standards of animal welfare are met.
- Provide food, water and clean housing to animals according to applicable SOPs.
- Perform routine animal health observations.
- Monitor temperature and humidity, reporting any issues to supervisor or manager.
- Receive, unpack, and house animals according to SOP and Animal Receiving Form
- Understand proper room entry order and adhere to biosafety requirements.
- Maintain accurate records organize supply areas.
- Maintain vivarium cleanliness and waste removal in accordance with applicable SOPs.
What you’ll need
The following are minimum requirements related to the Animal Care Technician position.
- High school diploma or GED is required.
- AALAS certification is a plus.
The pay range for this position is $20-22 USD per hour. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.
What you get
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
About Charles River
Charles River is an early-stage Contact Research Organization (CRO). Here, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people's lives. With 100 sites around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our clients' unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world.
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