Animal Care Technician I (BLDG 35)
Req ID #: 227798
Bethesda, Maryland, USA
What you’ll do
We are looking for an Animal Care Technician I to join our Insourcing Solutions team, located in Bethesda, MD.
The responsibilities of the Animal Care Technician I are to perform daily animal health observations, animal husbandry duties, to maintain the quality and health of research animals, to include performing daily water bottle and cage checks, cage changing and/or cage cleaning as required; providing food and water; and recording health concerns.
In addition:
- Maintain accurate records of animal breeding, housing, or support areas.
- Receive, inspect, and house incoming animals.
- Assist with restraint, handling, and manipulation of various animal species.
- May become involved in breeding and weaning procedures.
- Monitor personnel and equipment entry into various rooms.
- Operate required equipment and performs general housekeeping.
What you’ll need
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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