Animal Care Technician

Animal Research Technician (Temporary-Potential Permanent) Location: Mattawan, MI, 49071 We are seeking a temporary Animal Research Technician with potential to become permanent at our Safety Assessment site. The pay for this position is $19/hour plus non-CRL benefits. A Technician assists management, scientists, veterinarians, and study-related items. The technician performs basic skills independently and continues to work under supervision to gain proficiency on skills that are still in development. Responsibilities include administering substances to animals, performing husbandry duties (cleaning/transporting cages, providing food and water), observing animals to determine morbidity/mortality, and collecting and handling data and specimens. In this role, expect to perform husbandry duties including the following: Cleaning/transporting cages Providing food and water Observing animals to determine general health concerns Collecting and handling data and specimens Administering substances to animals Training Schedule: Week 1: Monday Afternoon, Tuesday‑Friday 8:00AM – 4:30PM Week 2+: Monday‑Friday 7:00AM* – 3:30PM* Potential Permanent Schedules (may vary based on business need): Monday – Friday with weekend and holiday rotations 07:00AM – 3:30PM Sunday – Thursday with holiday rotations 07:00AM – 3:30PM Tuesday – Saturday with holiday rotations 07:00AM – 3:30PM Wednesday – Saturday with holiday rotations 07:00AM – 3:30PM Saturday – Wednesday with holiday rotations 07:00AM – 3:30PM All roles and shifts require flexibility to work extended hours outside of scheduled shift based on business need, sometimes with short notice. Success Criteria Character: Unquestionable integrity. Respect for all. Coachable: Eager to receive feedback. Open to making improvements. Commitment: Dedicated to animals, clients/studies, and team. Collaborative: Team player. Eager to help. Communicative: Proactively asks questions. Provides complete answers. Competent: Continuously and proactively hones and expands skill sets. Job Qualifications Education: High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) or equivalent in a biological science preferred. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite) and ability to learn a validated system. Ability to work extended hours beyond the normal work schedule, including evenings, weekends, extended shifts, and/or extra shifts on short notice. Ability to ensure a safe working environment by observing all safety procedures and working methods, making proper use of protective clothing and equipment, and reading, understanding, and following all safety documents. Must be authorized to work in the United States without a sponsor visa, now or in the future. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Ensure good welfare and humane care for all animals worked with through gentle, positive interactions. Train in onboarding skills which may include animal handling, husbandry, observations, basic physiological indices, and data collection/recording to support each skill. Collect, document, review, and verify data on forms or in electronic data capture systems. Maintain appropriate communication with other personnel. Use and maintain instrumentation and equipment according to SOPs. Capable of repetitive gripping, pinching, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling. Job requires ability to independently routinely lift or carry up to 50 lbs, or team lift weights exceeding 50 lbs. Perform repeated twisting, bending, and reaching; exposure to hot and/or humid environments. Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer – all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr