Laboratory Animal Technician I (33)

Charles River Laboratories is seeking an experienced Laboratory Animal Technician I to join the Insourcing Solutions team in Bethesda, MD. The role involves maintaining and monitoring animal health, technical, and physical environments within the animal care facility, and collaborating with clinicians for daily health assessments and treatments. Responsibilities 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), microinjections, surgical preparations, and post-operative observations. Use of various anesthetic methods (Gas or Injectable). Provide environmental enrichment feed, stimuli, and conduct behavioral assessments. Ensure quality assurance through animal health surveillance, HVAC checks, animal shipments, facility sanitation, and related procedures. Maintain accurate records of animal importations, breeding, and health checks. Assist in assessing training needs; develop and present training to staff and PIs. Prepare and submit written reports, charts, logs, and inventories. Qualifications High school diploma or GED. Minimum of 3 years lab animal facility experience performing animal husbandry and clinical support. Must have LAT certification. Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, with weekends and holidays as needed. Pay range: $27 to $30 USD per hour Equal Employment Opportunity 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Charles River Laboratories