Animal Care Associate

Charles River Laboratories • Hollister, CA

117d • $18 - $19

About The Position

We are seeking Animal Care Associates for our Breed Department in Hollister, CA. As an Animal Care Associate, you will perform routine animal husbandry and other production duties. You will also maintain supplies and environment of environmentally-controlled work area(s). This is a temporary opportunity with the potential to be hired as a full-time employee.

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.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The pay range for this position is $18.00-$19.50 / hour.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed