For 75 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 looking for an Laboratory Animal Technician I to join our Insourcing Solutions team located in Poolesville, MD.

In the Laboratory Animal Technician I role, you will maintain, monitor, and document the health, well-being, and physical environment of animals on-site.

You will also be tasked with the following:

• Monitoring daily animal health and welfare while performing daily animal health observations.
• Animal husbandry duties include daily water bottle /automatic water line and cage checks; provide appropriate food and water; environmental enrichment; perform cage changing and/or cage cleaning as required.
• Maintain records related to the animal and facility functions; record animal health concerns and report as needed.
• Assists with restraint, handling, and manipulation of various animal species.
• Receive, inspect, and house incoming animals.
• Other duties will include general housekeeping, in addition to reviewing, comprehending, and complying with all SOPs and quality assurance standards pertaining to specific area.