Laboratory Animal Technician I (33)

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Laboratory Animal Technician I to join our Insourcing Solutions team located in Bethesda, MD. Responsibilities As the Laboratory Animal Technician I, you will maintain and monitor the health, technical, and physical environments within the animal care facility and work closely with the Clinical Veterinarians and Veterinary support staff to perform daily health assessments, clinical observations, and provide treatments to the lab animals. Technical support: animal handling and restraint, weaning, timed mating, tail snips, ear tagging, injections (Sub-Q, IP, tail vein), blood/tissue collections (mandibular, tail vein, term bleed: IC or RO), treatments, microinjections, surgical preparations, and post-operative observations. Familiarity with and ability to use various forms of anesthetic (Gas/Injectable). Provide environmental enrichment feed, other enrichment stimuli as well as behavioral assessments. Provide quality assurance to include animal health surveillance, HVAC, animal shipments, facility sanitation and other procedures. Maintain accurate records of animal importations, breeding, and health checks. Assist in assessing training needs; develop and present to staff and PIs. Prepare and submit written reports, charts, logs, and inventories. Job Qualifications High school diploma or GED. A minimum of 3 years of lab animal facility experience performing animal husbandry and clinical support. Must have LAT certification. Schedule: Monday through Friday: 7AM-3:30PM, weekends and holidays if necessary. Pay Range: $27 to $30 USD per hour. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including skills, certifications, and location. Benefits Benefits may include: bonus/incentives based on performance, 401K, paid time off, stock purchase program, health and wellness coverage, employee and family wellbeing support programs, and work life balance flexibility. EEO Statement Charles River is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, family status, pregnancy, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Legal Notice It is unlawful in some states (including Massachusetts) to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. For more information, please visit Nearest Major Market: Washington DC Job Segment: Laboratory, Pharmaceutical, Animal Health, Quality Assurance, HVAC, Science, Veterinary, Technology, Operations #J-18808-Ljbffr Charles River