Primate Technician I
Req ID #: 224214
Frederick, Maryland, USA
What you’ll do
This is an entry-level position where you can gain experience and begin your career in life sciences. Training provided!
As a Primate Technician I, you will be responsible for the daily care of research animals. Your contribution will ensure the health and well-being of our animals, as well as impact the lives of patients across the world.
Work schedule: Tuesday- Saturday, 6:00am-2:30pm
Responsibilities:
- Providing food and water
- Inspect feeding and watering devices for proper function
- Cleaning and sanitizing cages and enclosures
- Observe animals for overall health and wellbeing
- Assisting with the movement of animals
- Log animal care data and maintain accurate records
- Other assigned duties, including restocking supplies
Work Environment & Physical Demands:
- Work is performed in an warm, climate controlled environment.
- PPE (protective equipment) includes regular use of surgical mask, cap, goggles, face shield, scrubs, and boots.
- The warm setting, physicality of the job duties, and use of personal protective equipment (PPE), when combined, frequently cause employees to become hot and sweaty.
- Job duties require employee to regularly stoop, crouch, kneel, and reach up with hands and arms to perform repetitive tasks, and walk and stand for extended periods of time.
- Employee must be able to regularly lift, hold and/or move up to 50 pounds.
What you’ll need
If you possess the following qualities, we will train you in the rest:
- High School Diploma or GED preferred, but not required
- Animal care experience preferred
- Previous experience in a physically demanding role
- Previous experience maintaining records and complying with regulations and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Strong attention to detail
- Enjoys being part of a team
- Flexible and available to work holidays (on rotational basis) and overtime as needed
The starting pay for this position is $19.00 per hour.
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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