Animal Care Associate - (EG)
Req ID #: 226819
Kingston, New York, USA
What you’ll do
As an Animal Care Associate for our production site in Stone Ridge, NY, you will be responsible for the well-being of our research animals. Your contribution will ensure the health of our animals, as well as impact the lives of patients across the world.
* This is a temporary opportunity with the potential to be hired as a full-time, employee.
* Up to $500 sign on bonus (CRL employees not eligible)
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform routine animal husbandry duties and monitor daily health and welfare to maintain quality and health of animals.
- Handle, transfer, and distribute animals, supplies and waste as needed to and from work area(s).
- Monitor animal health by observing animal behavior, physical appearance, and physical environment. Identify and report any abnormal findings.
- Responsible for collecting health monitoring swabs and following health monitoring schedules.
- Perform physical environment housekeeping duties and production operations according to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and/or Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Maintain recordkeeping pertaining to animal or supply area inventories.
- Strictly follow all procedures necessary to maintain the barrier room barrier.
- Use supplies according to safety guidelines. Perform all job-related duties in accordance with company safety procedures.
- Colony Management
- Perform all other related duties as assigned.
What you’ll need
- No experience required. On the job training will be provided.
Role Specific Information:
- Location: Stone Ridge, NY
- This is a temporary opportunity with the potential to be hired as a full-time, employee*
- Schedule: Monday - Friday - 1st shift, some rotating weekends required. Early morning hours.
- Up to $500 sign on bonus (CRL employees not eligible)
- Benefits: 401K participation/Paid Sick Time and Paid Volunteer Time Off
The hourly pay rate for this position is $17.75. 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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