Animal Care Technician II

Charles River•Columbia, DC

11d•Onsite

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 We are seeking an Animal Care Technician II to work at our client's facility in Washington, DC. As the Animal Care Technician II you will maintain, monitor, and document the health, production, and physical environment within the customer's varied animal care facilities for American University. You will show the ability to provide demonstrated skill in handling and sexing laboratory animals, providing a comfortable and clean environment and accurate record keeping. Responsible for the daily care, health monitoring, and husbandry of research animals, with a focus on rodents, zebra finch, zebrafish and aquatic systems Ensures compliance with SOPs, animal welfare standards, and facility protocols and PPE requirements while maintaining accurate records and supporting research operations Perform daily animal health observations and husbandry activities, including feeding, watering, cage changes, and health reporting Monitor and maintain zebrafish life-support systems, conduct water quality testing, culture live feeds, and troubleshoot aquatic housing equipment. Maintain accurate records of animal health, breeding, housing, and water quality Assist with restraint, handling and manipulation of various animal species and administer basic health treatments as the direction of facility veterinarian May be involved in strictly maintaining and following breeding and weaning procedures to ensure appropriate production levels Receive, inspect, house and identify animals Maintain supplies at acceptable levels and place orders as needed; receive supplies

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Minimum 2 years of laboratory animal care experience
Experience with rodents, aquatic species, and/or aviary husbandry
Animal husbandry, health monitoring, and handling
Strong documentation, communication, and organizational skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
Ability to follow detailed procedures and work effectively in a team environment

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Animal Science, Biology, or related field preferred
AALAS ALAT certification preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for the daily care, health monitoring, and husbandry of research animals, with a focus on rodents, zebra finch, zebrafish and aquatic systems
Ensures compliance with SOPs, animal welfare standards, and facility protocols and PPE requirements while maintaining accurate records and supporting research operations
Perform daily animal health observations and husbandry activities, including feeding, watering, cage changes, and health reporting
Monitor and maintain zebrafish life-support systems, conduct water quality testing, culture live feeds, and troubleshoot aquatic housing equipment.
Maintain accurate records of animal health, breeding, housing, and water quality
Assist with restraint, handling and manipulation of various animal species and administer basic health treatments as the direction of facility veterinarian
May be involved in strictly maintaining and following breeding and weaning procedures to ensure appropriate production levels
Receive, inspect, house and identify animals
Maintain supplies at acceptable levels and place orders as needed; receive supplies