Animal Care Technician I
Req ID #: 227692
Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
What you’ll do
We are seeking an Animal Care Technician I to join our Insourcing Solutions team, located in Cambridge, MA.
As the Animal Care Technician I, you will use existing SOPs and quality assurance standards to perform daily animal health observations, as well as animal husbandry and cagewash duties, to maintain quality and health of research animals.
Additional responsibilities include:
- Supply food and water for research animals.
- Maintain accurate records of things like animal housing, animal health and necessary supplies.
- Assist with restraint, handling, and manipulation of animal species.
- Clean and provide animal housing and associated materials/equipment within assigned animal rooms.
- Support cagewash equipment operations and maintenance, and general vivarium housekeeping, when required.
- Perform minor clinical treatments as ordered by Veterinarian.
- Maintain and perform housekeeping of facility support areas.
- Perform euthanasia of animals
What you’ll need
The following are minimum requirements related to the Animal Care Technician I position:
- High school diploma or GED
- 1 year of related animal care/husbandry experience
- ALAT certification preferred
The pay range for this position is $21-22 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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