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Animal Care Support
Charles River Laboratories International Inc (CRL)
Durham, NC, US, 27709
Job Summary
Cage Washer I - Durham, NC
Take your first step towards a new career -
As a Cage Washer I you will be responsible for basic preventative maintenance and upkeep of Washroom and processing equipment in assigned areas. Perform cage wash area start up and shut down procedures. Assist in maintaining inventory of cage wash, animal care and laboratory supplies for assigned area.
If you possess the following qualities, we will train you in the rest:
You have a great sense of team spirit and responsibility. You have a positive attitude and love to bring that energy into the lab every day to support your colleagues. You have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment both independently and in a team setting You concentrate on the details and can work reliably and precisely You are dependable
With plenty of room for growth, you can enjoy a long and meaningful career.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly wears protective clothing (goggles, face mask, ear plugs, gloves, scrubs, and boots) and has regular work with caustic chemicals.
- Able to lift or otherwise move 50 lbs.
- Regularly exposed to wet and humid conditions.
- Regularly exposed to warm temperature work environment.
- Regularly works with moving mechanical parts.
- Regularly exposed to rodent dander.
The noise level in the work environment is moderate
Job Qualifications
- Education:High school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.)
- Experience:Previous mechanical/maintenance experience 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 $18.00. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.
About Discovery Discovery from Charles River is industry-proven in the successful development of novel therapies, with over 320 patents and 74 preclinical drug candidates delivered to our sponsors in the past 17 years. Backed by more than 650 scientists, our comprehensive, integrated portfolio employs the latest technology and platforms to provide chemistry, biology, and pharmacology services that support clients from the earliest stages of hit identification all the way through to IND. Our client-focused, collaborative approach creates true partnerships that anticipate challenges, overcome obstacles, and move us forward together on the journey of getting new drugs to market.
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 OpportunityCharles 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, or 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: 2024-02-19
