Animal Care Technician I

Charles River Laboratories • Alameda, CA

392d • $47,840 - $52,000

About The Position

The Animal Care Technician I position at Charles River Laboratories involves providing high standards of animal welfare and maintaining cleanliness in the vivarium. This role is essential for ensuring the health and well-being of laboratory animals, which supports the company's mission in drug development and safety assessment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Bachelor's degree in animal science or life sciences preferred.
• Minimum of 0-6 months directly related laboratory animal experience in a laboratory animal facility required.
• AALAS Certification at the ALAT level preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a laboratory animal facility
• AALAS Certification at the ALAT level

Responsibilities

• Ensure high standards of animal welfare are met.
• Provide food, water, and clean housing to animals according to applicable SOPs.
• Perform routine animal health observations.
• Monitor temperature and humidity, reporting any issues to supervisor or manager.
• Receive, unpack, and house animals according to SOP and Animal Receiving Form.
• Understand proper room entry order and adhere to biosafety requirements.
• Maintain accurate records and organize supply areas.
• Maintain vivarium cleanliness and waste removal in accordance with applicable SOPs.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• 401K
• Bonus/incentives based on performance
• Stock purchase program
• Health and wellness coverage
• Employee and family wellbeing support programs
• Work life balance flexibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees