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Facility Aquatic Systems Support (Zebrafish)
Charles River Laboratories International Inc (CRL)
Bethesda, MD, US, 20892-0602
IMPORTANT: In order to be considered for this position, a resume/CV must be uploaded and submitted during the application process. Please make sure work history and education are added correctly.
Job Summary
We are looking for a Facility Aquatics Systems Specialist (Zebrafish Facility) to join our Insourcing Solutions team located in Bethesda, MD.
How will you have an impact?This is the moment to use your talents and imagine those talents contributing to improving global health and peoples’ lives. In the FAS role you can do that by working in partnership with research staff members in directly supporting protocols, as well as the integrity of the research.
Why work at Charles River? We offer an excellent onboarding program for our new employees, internal career development, and competitive benefits!
What you will do!As a Facility Aquatics Systems Specialist, you will utilize existing quality standards and procedures to maintain written log sheets and computer databases regarding water quality parameters, animal breeding, and housing/support areas, as well as conduct all in-house water quality tests. You will also be responsible for scheduling preventative maintenance for Zebrafish life support systems, in addition to maintaining all aquatic support equipment, as well as being tasked with troubleshooting aquatic support equipment and providing feedback on cause and resolution, including performing minor maintenance and repair of equipment. Other duties may include maintaining aquatic support equipment, schedules, and supply inventories in each facility; as well as assisting with receipt, stocking, and maintenance of supply inventories.
Job Qualifications
Who are we looking for?The ideal candidate would possess a B.S. in Biological Sciences with one year of experience working with aquatic species. AALAS certification at the LAT level within six months of eligibility required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experiences listed above.
The pay range for this position is $22.00 - 23.00 per hour. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, 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!
IMPORTANT: A resume is required to be considered for this position. If you have not uploaded your resume in your candidate profile, please return to upload field and attach your resume/CV.
Vaccine Mandate Charles River is a U.S. Federal Contractor. As a result, we must follow the Presidential Executive Order to mandate vaccinations, and ensure our employees are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Our main priority is the wellbeing, health, and safety of our people. We require proof of vaccination from all employees.
Anyone with requests for disability-related and/or religious exemptions should contact Talent Acquisition (crrecruitment_US@crl.com) so that information can be provided about the accommodation process at Charles River.
About Insourcing Solutions Charles River Insourcing Solutions℠ can streamline research by delivering operational and cost efficiencies through the strategic insourcing of GMP, GLP and non-GLP research services from discovery through safety assessment. Insourcing Solutions℠ provides you with the ability to maintain control of your facility and expertise while leveraging available space.
About Charles River Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients’ clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.
With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in over 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client’s unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world.
At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly supported the development of 86% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2021.
Equal Employment Opportunity Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer - all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e-mail message to crrecruitment_US@crl.com. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
Job posted: 2023-03-04
