Trainer I, Animal Husbandry

About the Role

A Trainer I, Animal Husbandry has substantial knowledge in basic tasks and is able to perform intermediate tasks and procedures of the department training plan. The trainer performs tasks independently, including delivering, documenting, and reporting technical skill training and programs for both basic and some advanced skills. Responsibilities may involve conducting classroom and on-job training sessions and assisting with advanced tasks such as working with additional species or specialized procedures to support study and training needs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure good welfare and humane care for all animals through gentle, positive human-animal interactions.
• Perform basic training with little to no supervision.
• Collect, document, review, and verify data on forms or in electronic data capture systems.
• Review documentation of functions performed as part of quality control requirements.
• Use, maintain, and troubleshoot instrumentation and equipment.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to consistently and effectively produce high-quality results, interpret protocol requirements, troubleshoot quality issues, and record accurate study and departmental data.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing at all levels inside and outside the organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities to achieve goals.
• Computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite), including the ability to learn validated systems.
• Ability to maintain a safe working environment by following all safety procedures and working methods, including proper use of protective clothing and equipment.
• Ability to ensure study integrity and fulfill regulatory agency requirements by adhering to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Business Operating Procedures (BOP), and Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) rules.
• Ability to exercise independent decision-making and self-manage under the direction of a supervisor.
• Ability to work extended hours, including evenings, weekends, extended shifts, and/or extra shifts, sometimes on short notice.
• Ability to work under specific time constraints.
• 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.), preferred.
• Experience: 1-2 years of relevant experience.
• Certification/Licensure: None required.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift, move, manipulate, and/or hold heavy objects up to and including 50 pounds, including work materials, equipment, and/or animals.
• Must be able to perform procedures requiring talking, hearing, standing, or sitting for long periods, entering data into a computer, using instruments, reaching with hands and arms, and working in narrow spaces.
• Must be able to wear safety equipment (PPE) according to OSHA regulations and company standards.
• Must be able to frequently hold species firmly while utilizing fine motor skills.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Works in a research environment involving sharp tools, mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals, and/or biological hazards.
• Regularly works with live animals with the risk of exposure to allergens, zoonotic disease, and biohazards.
• Exposure to fumes and airborne particles.
• Noise level ranges from low to high depending on the species housed.

Pay

$25.00 per hour. Salaries may vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

About Charles River

Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO) with a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, supporting clients from target identification through preclinical development. We provide products and services to support clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in over 20 countries, we help expedite drug development with exceptional safety assessment services, state-of-the-art facilities, and expert regulatory guidance. Each year, approximately 300 investigational new drug (IND) programs are conducted in our Safety Assessment facilities. We have proudly worked on 80% of the drugs approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the past five years.