Animal Research Technician (Temporary- Potential Permanent)

About the role

We are seeking Temporary to Potential Permanent Animal Research Technician at our Safety Assessment site located in Mattawan, MI. The pay for this position is $19/hour plus non-CRL benefits.

Responsibilities

• Ensure good welfare and humane care for all animals worked with through gentle, positive human animal interactions.
• Train in on-boarding skills which may include animal handling, husbandry, observations, basic physiological indices, and data collection/recording to support each skill. Specific tasks will be based on each area’s training plan and business needs.
• 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 50lbs, or team lift weights exceeding 50lbs.
• Able to perform repeated twisting, bending, and reaching; exposure to hot and/or humid environments.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.), required. Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) or equivalent in a biological science, preferred.
• Experience: No previous experience required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite), commensurate with essential functions, including the ability to learn a validated system.
• Ability to work extended hours beyond normal work schedule includes evenings, weekends, extended shifts, and/or extra shifts, sometimes on short notice.
• Ability to ensure that a safe working environment is maintained observing all safety procedures and working methods by making proper use of protective clothing and equipment, and by reading, understanding, and following all safety documents issued or notified of.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without a sponsor visa, now or in the future.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.), required. Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) or equivalent in a biological science, preferred.
• Experience: No previous experience required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite), commensurate with essential functions, including the ability to learn a validated system.
• Ability to work extended hours beyond normal work schedule includes evenings, weekends, extended shifts, and/or extra shifts, sometimes on short notice.
• Ability to ensure that a safe working environment is maintained observing all safety procedures and working methods by making proper use of protective clothing and equipment, and by reading, understanding, and following all safety documents issued or notified of.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without a sponsor visa, now or in the future.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite), commensurate with essential functions, including the ability to learn a validated system.
• Ability to work extended hours beyond normal work schedule includes evenings, weekends, extended shifts, and/or extra shifts, sometimes on short notice.
• Ability to ensure that a safe working environment is maintained observing all safety procedures and working methods by making proper use of protective clothing and equipment, and by reading, understanding, and following all safety documents issued or notified of.

Benefits

• No stated benefits provided.

Pay

$19/hour plus non-CRL benefits.

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 and available roles to include:
• - 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

6 Cs of Success

• Character – Unquestionable integrity. Respect for all.
• Coachable – Eager to receive feedback. Open to making improvements.
• Commitment – Dedicated to our animals, our clients/studies, our team.
• Collaborative – Team player. Eager to help.
• Communicative – Proactively asks questions. Provide complete answers.
• Competent – Continuously and proactively hones and expands skill sets.

About Safety Assessment

Charles River is committed to helping our partners expedite their preclinical drug development with exceptional safety assessment services, state-of-the-art facilities and expert regulatory guidance. From individual specialty toxicology and IND enabling studies to tailored packages and total laboratory support, our deeply experienced team can design and execute programs that anticipate challenges and avoid roadblocks for a smooth, efficient journey to market. Each year approximately 300 investigational new drug (IND) programs are conducted in our Safety Assessment facilities.

About Charles River

Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients’ clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.