Animal Care Technician 1 - $500 Sign on bonus

Animal Care Technician 1 - $500 Sign on bonus Req ID #:  119357 Location: 

Cambridge, MA, US, 02139 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 Charles River is seeking an Animal Care Technician 1, for their contract in Cambridge, MA.  Position includes a $500 Sign on bonus.  The candidate will perform all aspects of animal husbandry required to maintain the highest standard of animal health and care.  The technician will execute husbandry tasks including basic animal checks, animal holding room checks, cage change activities, cleaning and sanitization of animal holding rooms, support of the enrichment and general animal health programs, and assistance in the monitoring of environmental conditions of critical support spaces; all according to company SOP’s and IACUC Guidelines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

•    Review, comprehend and comply with all SOPs and quality assurance standards pertaining to laboratory animals for research and to the research facility.

•    Monitor daily animal health and welfare while performing daily animal health observations. 

•    Notifies Technologist or Attending Veterinarian of any animal observed to require additional attention

•    Perform animal husbandry duties to maintain quality and health of research animals, to include: perform daily water bottle /automatic water line and cage checks; provide appropriate food and water; perform cage changing and/or cage cleaning as required; record animal health concerns per SOP and/or specified protocols.

•    Prepare and submit required written records and electronic entries into Alexion’s Vivarium Management System.

•    Actively interact with Alexion staff as required to resolve requests, inquiries

•    Perform daily cage wash duties and sanitation.

•    Maintain animal holding rooms in a clean and organized manner in adherence to all SOP’s and IACUC Guidelines.

•    Maintain accurate records of animal breeding, health, and housing/isolator or support areas as required by Institute and facility. 

•    Assist with restraint, handling and manipulation of various animal species as assigned by the on-site Supervisor or facility veterinarian. 

•    Dispose of animal carcasses following established procedures

•    Dispose of waste materials in a safe and thorough manner as required.

•    Assists with the receipt, stocking and maintenance of supply inventory as needed..

•    Strictly follow all procedures necessary to maintain animal housing areas environments, including room or facility personnel entry and personnel protective equipment use.

•    Receive, inspect and put away incoming animals; ensure and provide for sentinel animals in each rodent housing area.

•    May be involved in strictly maintaining and following breeding and weaning procedures to ensure appropriate production levels.

•    Operate equipment and use supplies according to safety guidelines; performs general housekeeping and adheres to safety procedures.

•    Maintain consistent practice of general company and safety policies and procedures and MSDS guidelines, including those related to biohazards and radioactive substances.  Performs all duties in compliance with local, state and federal requirements.

•    Maintain required attendance level and adherence to work schedule in accordance with required staffing levels in order to ensure that assigned duties are completed.

•    Sanitize, maintain and request repairs to caging materials, equipment, and instruments as needed.

  Job Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

•    Education:  High school diploma, General Education Degree (G.E.D.) or equivalent required.  Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) in animal or life sciences field preferred.

•    Experience:  Minimum of one year directly related laboratory animal experience in an AAALAC accredited facility.

•    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 certified as ALAT within 18 months of hire.

•    Other:  Proficiency with basic animal identification methods. Ability to effectively follow verbal and written instructions and exhibit interpersonal skills that are conducive to effective communication and that contribute to a congenial work environment. Maintain positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a professional manner with coworkers, research staff, and managers. Strong organization skills and attention to detail. Strong written and verbal English communication skills. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

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. 

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 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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Nearest Secondary Market: Boston

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