Animal Care Associate - (EG)
About The Position
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 As an Animal Care Associate for our production site in Stone Ridge, NY, you will be responsible for the well-being of our research animals. Your contribution will ensure the health of our animals, as well as impact the lives of patients across the world. This is a temporary opportunity with the potential to be hired as a full-time, employee. Up to $500 sign on bonus (CRL employees not eligible)
Requirements
- No experience required. On the job training will be provided.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine animal husbandry duties and monitor daily health and welfare to maintain quality and health of animals.
- Handle, transfer, and distribute animals, supplies and waste as needed to and from work area(s).
- Monitor animal health by observing animal behavior, physical appearance, and physical environment. Identify and report any abnormal findings.
- Responsible for collecting health monitoring swabs and following health monitoring schedules.
- Perform physical environment housekeeping duties and production operations according to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and/or Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Maintain recordkeeping pertaining to animal or supply area inventories.
- Strictly follow all procedures necessary to maintain the barrier room barrier.
- Use supplies according to safety guidelines. Perform all job-related duties in accordance with company safety procedures.
- Colony Management
- Perform all other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 401K participation
- Paid Sick Time
- Paid Volunteer Time Off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Ambulatory Health Care Services
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
