Lab Animal Trainer - InVivo Vivarium - $4000 SignOn bonus

Lab Animal Trainer - InVivo Vivarium - $4000 SignOn bonus Req ID #:  99572 Location: 

South San Francisco, CA, US, 94080 For 70 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.

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 seeking an experienced Lab Animal Technical Trainer (InVivo, Vivarium Setting) for our Insourcing Solutions site located in San Francisco, CA.   This position is offer a $4000 Signing Bonus!!

Summary: Under the supervision of the Attending Veterinarian, develop, deliver, conduct, and report technical skills training programs, and maintain training areas, learning laboratory and training animal colony in accordance with facility SOPs, Charles River policy and applicable Federal regulations.

The responsibilities of the Lab Animal Technical Trainer are: Coordinate training schedules and activities with Human Resources and Operations.  Coordinate competency assessment activities with IACUC and Veterinary teams. Formulate teaching outlines and determine appropriate instructional methods such as individual training, group instruction, demonstrations, meetings and workshops. Select and/or develop appropriate teaching aids such as training handbooks, demonstration models, multimedia visual aids, computer tutorials, and reference works. Tests trainee to measure progress and to evaluate effectiveness of technical training and level of knowledge and competency. Report on progress of employees to management during and following training sessions. Monitor trainee technical proficiency and make on-the-spot corrections to observed skill deficiencies. Maintain accurate and complete training and teaching laboratory records and recommend improvements/changes to current policies and documentation. Care for and actively maintains training animal colony in accordance with approved CRADL SOPs, animal care and use protocols, the “Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals”, and Charles River policies.  Adhere to and support Charles River Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals initiative and training directives. Job Qualifications Education:   Bachelor of Science (BS) degree or above in Animal Science or related field. Experience:   Minimum two years of previous training and successful "hands -on" experience of technical animal care procedures, plus an additional 3 years of laboratory animal science and/or veterinary technical job roles.  An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted in lieu of the specific education and experience listed above. Certification/Licensure:  AALAS certification at the Laboratory Animal Technician level (LAT) or Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG) level preferred. Candidates with ALAT certification must achieve LAT certification within one year of hire/promotion. Other:   Ability to handle and manipulate common laboratory species (e.g. mice, rats).  Knowledge of small animal biomethodology to include: breeding, common diseases, physical exams, anatomy, anesthesia, safe handling and restraint techniques, proper use of PPE, euthanasia, blood collection and injection techniques. Understanding of veterinary treatment administration, surgery/aseptic technique & anesthesia techniques. Proficient in basic technical skills and the operation of data collection equipment in barrier, conventional and containment environments. Knowledge of federal regulations and guidelines relating to the care of laboratory animals and conduct of non-clinical laboratory studies. Understanding of routine study design and animal use protocols.

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 by December 8, 2021.  Our main priority is the wellbeing, health, and safety of our people. We will be requiring 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 18,000 employees within 100 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 >80% of the drugs approved by the FDA for the past 3 years.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Disabled/Vet.

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.

For more information, please visit www.criver.com.

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Nearest Secondary Market: Oakland

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