<span>Research Technician II</span>

Charles River Laboratories • Dixon, CA

400d • $74,880 - $79,040

About The Position

The Research Technician II position at Charles River Laboratories involves working within the Insourcing Solutions team to support the Animal Resources department, specifically focusing on high-throughput Animal Reproductive Technology. The role is critical in ensuring the well-being of research animals and involves various husbandry tasks, specialized techniques, and collaboration with team members to create custom mouse models and support laboratory operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences (Biology, Biochemistry, Animal Science, etc.) or related discipline.
• 3 years of relevant experience in research animal science with rodents or rodent husbandry.
• AALAS certification at the Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) level is required.
• Proficiency in mouse handling, sexing, and health assessment.
• Demonstrated experience with mouse reproductive technology and techniques.
• Hands-on experience with daily operations such as hormone administration, estrus check, and oviduct harvest.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with data management systems in a professional environment.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform rodent husbandry duties including room sanitation, cage change, daily health checks, and post-operative monitoring.
• Manage breeder setup and takedown, tail biopsy for genotyping, and cross-fostering.
• Conduct specialized tasks such as hormone administration via intraperitoneal injection, estrus check, and plug check.
• Oversee colony and room transfers, pseudopregnant and stud male colony management, and stud male vasectomies.
• Serve as a mentor to less experienced staff and review data processes and reports to the lab manager.
• Comply with all SOPs, guidelines, and quality assurance standards related to laboratory mice care and use.
• Participate in discussions at unit meetings and perform other duties as assigned.

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: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees