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NHP Behavioral Management Technician II
Charles River Laboratories International Inc (CRL)
Frederick, MD, US, 21701
JOB SUMMARY
Work schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:00am - 2:30pm
- Provide appropriate enrichments to the animals’ structural and social environments and provide opportunities for species-typical activities.
- Monitor colony behavioral health, and provide care for animals needing special attention and/or treatment.
- Observe animals and report behavioral abnormalities.
- Assist in performing behavioral assessments in response to reports of behavioral abnormalities.
- Work with other departments to coordinate animal psychological/behavioral enrichment, including the acclimation and socialization of study animals.
- Work with other Behavioral staff to precondition animals for study procedures.
- Assist with evaluation of new enrichment devices and provide input on strategies for individually and socially housed animals.
- Routinely handle animals as required for duties.
- Maintain and track data related to social housing, exemptions to social housing, and abnormal behavior.
- Assist with training animal care staff and other site personnel on aspects of animal behavior and enrichment as needed.
- Maintain documentation for the Behavioral Management Program.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent in scientific related discipline.
Experience: 4-6 years related experience in animal science, biology, chemistry/pharmacy, or similar lab environment or must have fully satisfied technical and experience requirements for the previous level. GLP experience preferred.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
Certification/Licensure: AALAS certification at the LAT level strongly preferred.
Other: Demonstrated advanced technical and analytical skills. Effective communication and leadership skills. Ability to handle a variety of laboratory animals. Proficient in technical skills and the operation of data collection equipment. Knowledge of GLP’s and other federal regulations and guidelines relating to the care of laboratory animals required. Understanding of basic, intermediate, and complex study design and protocols. Ability to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines. Computer literacy including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.
The pay range for this position is $32-$35/hour. Please note that compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, and certifications.
About Safety Assessment Charles River is committed to helping our partners expedite their preclinical drug development with exceptional safety assessment services, state-of-the-art facilities and expert regulatory guidance. From individual specialty toxicology and IND enabling studies to tailored packages and total laboratory support, our deeply experienced team can design and execute programs that anticipate challenges and avoid roadblocks for a smooth, efficient journey to market. Each year approximately 300 investigational new drug (IND) programs are conducted in our Safety Assessment facilities.
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 [email protected]. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
Job posted: 2024-02-08
