Animal Care Technician 1 - Research Vivarium 1

Animal Care Technician 1 - Research Vivarium 1 Req ID #:  184235 Location: 

S. 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. Job Summary BASIC SUMMARY:  

The individual in this position will be involved in all aspects of animal care for the in vivo services group.  This position is hands-on with responsibilities including, but not limited to animal husbandry, animal handling and restraint, animal health observations, cage changes, room sanitization and accurate documentation of animal health records.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

  Perform in vivo husbandry procedures including animal receipt Observes, records and reports atypical findings of the environment, facility and animal health Provide quality care and health monitoring for all animals Identify and report any facility related issues or animal health concerns as necessary Interact with veterinary staff to convey and assist with animal health issues Maintain a safe and clean work environment Adhere to all applicable guidelines for the care and use of animals in research Perform facility sanitization, including animal rooms, hallways and other areas of the facility as needed Clearly and accurately document procedures including husbandry and sanitization Ensure that raw data records are accurate, complete and in appropriate order Maintain accurate animal health and census records Keep facilities stocked with supplies needed for daily operations Assist with review, development and improvement of departments forms and SOPs Follow company SOPs, Policies, and Practices Assist Veterinary Staff with animal care as requested, such as physical examinations Perform other related duties as assigned Job Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS:

  Education:  High school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.) required. Associate’s degree (A.A./A.S.) in animal science or related field preferred. Experience:  Zero to six months related experience in animal research and/or husbandry or must have fully satisfied technical and experience requirements for the previous level. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above. Certification/Licensure:  ALAT preferred. Other:  Ability to handle common laboratory species.  Effective communication and listening skills in a teamwork environment. Excellent organization skills with minimal supervision enabling effective management of multiple, concurrent tasks and priorities. Proficient in basic technical skills and the operation of data collection equipment. Knowledge of GLPs and other federal regulations and guidelines relating to the care of laboratory animals. Basic understanding of study design and protocols. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  Employees must be able to lift, move, manipulate, and/or hold heavy objects up to and including 50 pounds; this includes work materials, equipment, and/or animals. Must be able to perform procedures, which require, talking, hearing, standing or sitting for long periods of time, entering data into a computer, using appropriate instruments, reaching with hands and arms, working in narrow spaces, and wearing safety equipment (PPE) according to OSHA regulations and company standards. Must be able to frequently hold species calmly, gently and comfortably while utilizing fine motor skills.   Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  Works in a research environment, which requires use of sharp objects, working around mechanical parts, working with or near known or unknown toxic or caustic chemicals and/or biological hazards, exposure to fumes and airborne particles. The employee regularly works with live animals with risk of exposure to dander, allergens, zoonotic disease, and biohazards.   While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to work/type at a computer. Mix of office and vivarium work.  The noise level in the work environment ranges from low to high. While performing the duties of this job, travel between facilities may be required.

COMMENTS: 

This position requires overtime, weekend, holiday, and/or after hours shift coverage, as needed.

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 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 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 - 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 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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