Job Summary

We are seeking an Animal Care Technologist for our GEMS-Breed Department located in Wilmington, MA.

The Technologist performs specialized production duties to maintain and monitor the health, production and physical environment of animals within isolators, micro-isolator cages or barrier rooms.  Provides training to departmental staff on all technical skills and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). 

This is temporary opportunity with the potential to become a regular Charles River Labs employee.

Some benefits include:

• Paid sick time
• 401K participation with a company match
• Paid volunteer time off
• Use of our onsite gym

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for complying with all SOPs pertaining to specific area of responsibility.  Provide input into the creation/revision of SOPs and assist in implementation and training of new SOPs. 
• Performs specialized duties in the following areas:  packing and shipping animals to customers; performing animal surgeries; biospecimen orders and introducing supplies. 
• Performs production duties, ensuring proper breeding procedures and maintaining appropriate levels of assigned specialized rodent breeds, including inbred and outbred strains. 
• Monitors animal health by observing animal behavior, physical appearance, and physical environment.  Identify and report any abnormal findings. 
• Responsible for collecting health monitoring swabs and following health monitoring schedules. 
• Maintains the biosecurity of the animal physical environment by following SOPs related to introduction and removal of supplies/animals, isolator inspection and supply inspections. 
• Maintains accurate departmental and isolator records.   
• Participates in preparation of reports, order inquiries and completion of customer paperwork as assigned. 
• Participates in planning/coordination of customer projects for department. 
• Trains departmental staff on all levels of animal husbandry, production and tasks including feeding, watering and cleaning cages as required.  Monitor animal health visually and by swabbing. 
• Trains departmental personnel on specialized tasks in the following areas; packing and shipping animals to customer; providing technical training to departmental personnel; performing animal surgeries, biospecimen orders and introducing supplies. 
• Responsible for QA checks on departmental procedures, developing corrective action items and instituting a follow up plan. 
• Operates equipment and use supplies according to safety and ergonomic guidelines. 
• Performs physical environment housekeeping duties and production operations according to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and/or Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in order to maintain biosecurity. 
• Coordinates production activities upon temporary absence of Team Lead. 
• Adheres to safety procedures and follow ergonomic practices and stretching schedules. 
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or GED (General Education degree).
• Two to four years related experience and/or training. 
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above. 
• Ability to communicate and follow verbal and written directions accurately.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Must have strong organizational skills.
• Pays close attention to detail.
• Proficient in computers (IE:  MS Office Suite). 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• AALAS certification at the Assistant Technician (ALAT) level.

The hourly pay rate for this position is $21.25.    Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.