Jobs | Charles River

Animal Care Technician I

Req ID #: 224758

We are seeking an Animal Care Technician to join our Insourcing Solutions team, located in South San Francisco, CA.

The Technician I is in training to perform and become proficient in on-boarding skills, procedures, and cooperating in a team environment. The technician is learning basic skills required to support study conduct which may include cage change out, animal handling, husbandry, observations, basic physiological indices, and data collection/recoding to support each skill.

Animal Care Clerk

Req ID #: 225110

As an Animal Care Clerk for our Toxicology team located in Laval, you will be responsible for the well-being of our laboratory animals. Your contribution will ensure the health of our animals, as well as the integrity of our pre-clinical studies.

Animal Care Technician I (Cage Processing)

Req ID #: 225236

We are looking for an Animal Care Technician I (Cage Processing) to join our Insourcing Solutions team located in South San Francisco, CA.

Animal Health Technician I

Req ID #: 225250

Why work at Charles River?   We adhere to strong values, share the same mission, that together, we create healthier lives. Our culture is one of endless opportunity, purpose and creating change. We are committed to empowering our employees with the tools and programs they need to develop rewarding careers. We offer competitive benefits and excellent training programs for all our employees.

Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) - Specialist

Req ID #: 225266

The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist at our Hollister, CA location, will be responsible for: managing EHS programs in adherence to local, state, and federal regulations. This role requires excellent interpersonal skills and a willingness to lead teams of people in projects and implementation of sustainable processes that will improve the health and safety of our employees.

Animal Care Technician I

Req ID #: 225282

We are seeking an Animal Care Technician to join our Insourcing Solutions team, located in South San Francisco, CA.

IT Internal Audit Intern - Summer 2025

Req ID #: 225287

We are seeking an IT Internal Audit Intern for our Corporate site to be located in Wilmington MA. The intern/co-op will assist in the preparation and execution of Sarbanes-Oxley IT compliance testing. Successful candidates will assist the Charles River Internal Audit group with a variety of audit functions such as reviewing controls, executing test plans, documenting workpapers and summarizing findings.

Laboratory Technician I - Temporary

Req ID #: 225291

Under direct supervision, the Temporary Laboratory Technician I will perform routine analytical methods as specified in written procedures (e.g., in-house SOPs, client test methods) for quality control, release/stability testing.

Animal Care Technician I

Req ID #: 225312

We are seeking an Animal Care Technician I for our Insourcing Solutions site located in Hamilton, MT.

Animal Care Technician I

Req ID #: 224758

South San Francisco, California, USA

What you’ll do What you’ll need What you get

What you’ll do

We are seeking an Animal Care Technician to join our Insourcing Solutions team, located in South San Francisco, CA.

As the Animal Care Technician, you will provide the highest animal welfare standards and care, in addition to maintaining vivarium cleanliness.

Additional responsibilities include:

Ensure high standards of animal welfare are met.
Provide food, water and clean housing to animals according to applicable SOPs.
Perform routine animal health observations.
Monitor temperature and humidity, reporting any issues to supervisor or manager.
Receive, unpack, and house animals according to SOP and Animal Receiving Form
Understand proper room entry order and adhere to biosafety requirements.
Maintain accurate records organize supply areas.
Maintain vivarium cleanliness and waste removal in accordance with applicable SOPs.

What you’ll need

The following are minimum requirements related to the Animal Care Technician position.

High school diploma or GED is required.
BS in either animal science or life sciences preferred.
Minimum of 0-6 months directly related laboratory animal experience in a laboratory animal facility required.
AALAS Certification at the ALAT level preferred.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.

The pay range for this position is $23-25 USD per hour. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

If you are interested in contributing to the well-being of our communities, not only across the country but around the world, please join us and BE THE DIFFERENCE!

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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