Breeder Technician
Req ID #: 224989
Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
What you’ll do
We are seeking an experienced Breeder Technician to join our Insourcing Solutions team, located in Cambridge, MA.
As the Breeder Technician, you will conduct breeding activities and provide colony management to ensure appropriate production levels are met.
Additional responsibilities include:
- Perform animal husbandry duties to maintain quality and health of research animals, which includes, but not limited to performing cage changing and/or cage cleaning as required; report animal health concerns per SOP and/or specified protocols, organize and manage supplies.
- Maintain accurate records of animal breeding, health, weaning schedule, and pedigree.
- Assist in weaning, monitoring colony population and breeding, tissue sampling, ear tagging.
What you’ll need
- High school diploma or GED and 2 years of directly related work experience in laboratory animal husbandry and technical skills as detailed above, OR
- Bachelor of Science degree in a Life Science discipline, OR CVT/LVT/RVT certification and 1 year directly related work experience in laboratory animal husbandry and technical skills
- ALAT certification preferred
The pay range for this position is $31.00 to 34.00 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.
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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