Animal Care Technician 1
Req ID #: 222807
Chicago, Illinois, USA
What you’ll do
We are seeking an Animal Care Technician 1 for our Insourcing Solutions site in Chicago, IL
In the Animal Care Technician role, you will perform daily animal health observations, as well as animal husbandry duties to include water bottle/line and cage checks, provide food/water, and perform cage changes and/or clean cages all to maintain the quality and health of research animals.
Additional responsibilities include:
- Maintain accurate records of things like animal breeding, as well as housing or support areas, and you may also be tasked with receiving, inspection, and housing of incoming animals.
- Assist with restraint, handling, and manipulation of animal species, and you may become involved in the animal breeding and weaning procedures.
- Other duties may include monitoring personnel and equipment entry into various rooms, operating required equipment and general housekeeping, when required.
What you’ll need
The following are minimum requirements related to the Animal Care Technician position:
Bachelor’s degree or high school diploma with 1 year of animal care/handling required. Interest in achieving ALAT certification upon eligibility.
The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $18.76 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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