Animal Care Technician II

Charles River Laboratories • Gaithersburg, MD

97d • $26 - $28

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Animal Care Technician II to join our Insourcing Solutions team, located in Gaithersburg, MD. As the Animal Care Technician II, you will perform daily laboratory animal care duties including animal health monitoring, animal husbandry, and routine cleaning and sanitation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and a minimum of 2 years' experience.
• AA/AS and 1.5 years directly related lab animal experience.
• BA/BS in animal or life sciences, and 1 year of experience.
• Evidence of achievement of AALAS certification at the ALAT level or above preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs animal husbandry duties including but not limited to preparation and actual changing of animal cages and related cage accessories of small animals, feeding and manual watering or monitoring/testing watering devices independent of supervision.
• Performs daily animal health observations and reports any abnormal conditions or behavior of animals to the LAR Supervisor and/or Facility Director.
• Operates cage/rack washers, autoclave and sterilize animal caging equipment and materials, ensuring that all logbooks, checklists and other records are completed accurately in a timely fashion.
• Cleans assigned animal rooms, facility and animal care equipment and associated animal facility areas as assigned.
• Monitors and reports any irregularities in the room temperature, light cycles, air changes, and other environmental conditions that may affect animals.
• Performs all work assignments in accordance with guidelines established by federal, state, and local regulatory agencies and AstraZeneca specific SOP and protocol instructions.
• Operates equipment and uses supplies according to safety guidelines; performs general housekeeping and adheres to safety procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by LAR Supervisor or Manager.

Benefits

• Bonus/incentives based on performance.
• 401K.
• Paid time off.
• 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