Aquatics Specialist 4

Aquatics Specialist 4 Req ID #:  81592 Location: 

Bethesda, MD, US, 20892-0602 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. Job Summary We are seeking an Aqualtics Specialist 4for ourInsourcing Solutions site located in Bethesda, MD.

The following are responsibilities related to theAqualtics Specialist 4:

• Reviews, comprehends and complies with all SOP's and quality assurance standards pertaining to specific area. Cares for and maintains laboratory animals in accordance with Animal Welfare Act and the “Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, as well as, NIH policies and Guidelines and other pertinent regulations and policies.

• Provides colony management support in multiple facilities. Maintains accurate detailed records utilizing written log sheets and computer databases regarding colony, including animal breeding, health, and housing/isolator or support areas as required by Institute, facility, and/or Task officials and investigators.

• Provides husbandry support for aquatic species such as fish and Xenopus frogs, and any other aquatic or semi-aquatic species that may be utilized in biomedical research.

• Performs health checks on animals and report any abnormalities to the Facility Veterinarian.

• Conduct all in-house water quality tests accurately.

• Perform preventative maintenance for Xenopus life support systems and maintains all aquatic support equipment.

• Troubleshoots aquatic support equipment and provides input and action on cause and remedy.

• Responsible for maintaining breeding stocks. Receives incoming animals and coordinates with the research staff frog transfers for usage and resting periods.

• Generates and maintains genetic line inventories and monitoring database.

• Performs technical procedures related to Xenopus species (e.g. obtaining blood and other samples, obtain xenopus sperm for in vitro fertilization, facilitate animal breeding with hormone injections and embryo collection, perform prescribed Veterinary treatments, conduct oocyte removal survivable surgery, and perform identification bead sutures).

• Assists with development of husbandry protocols as needed.

• Apply aquatic terminology to maintain effective lines of communication with fellow employees and investigators regarding colony and support duties.

• Actively interacts with customers as required to solve customer requests, inquiries, and complaints and to provide technical assistance when applicable to job description.

• Maintain all aquatic support equipment, schedules, and supply inventories in each aquatic facility.

• Works with fellow employees to ensure that all work is performed according the task Statement of Work and is carried out in the most effective and efficient manner.

• Help screen for specific mutants (primarily husbandry and organizational tasks).

The following are minimum qualifications related to theAqualtics Specialist 4position:

B.S. in Biological Sciences required. Three years’ experience working with aquatic species in a similar laboratory environment required. Must be LATG certified.

About Research Models & Services

Fundamental to basic research and discovery is the use of in vivo models to help identify disease targets and determine potential biological pathways that regulate the condition.  As the world’s leader in the production and distribution of the highest quality research animal, with 1 out of 2 animal models produced for preclinical research globally, we understand the importance of this step. With seven decades of experience, our expertise is unmatched, allowing us to provide you with the perfect model, including disease-specific and preconditioned options, for basic research and beyond.

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 17,000 employees within 90 facilities in 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. And in 2019, revenue increased  to $2.62 billion.

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 ~85% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2019.

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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