Animal Care Technician Ii - South San Francisco, United States - Charles River Laboratories

Charles River Laboratories
Charles River Laboratories
Verified Company
South San Francisco, United States

2 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Mark Lane

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Description

We are seeking anexperienced
Animal Care Technician II to join our
Insourcing Solutions team, located
in South San Francisco, CA.


As the
Animal Care Technician II, you will observe, monitor, and document the health and physical environment within the Charles River Accelerator & Development Labs (CRADL) animal facility.

Perform routine and specialized animal care tasks to include the cleaning, feeding, watering of laboratory animals, and study specific husbandry services.

Collaborate with the veterinary staff to ensure the health and welfare of laboratory animals are maintained in compliance with local, state, federal and institutional guidelines, and regulations.


Job Qualifications

Additional responsibilities include:

  • Monitor animal health daily through observation.
  • Provide proper food, water, and housing for animals.
  • Clean cages and change bedding as needed.
  • Record any animal health concerns according to established procedures.
  • Dispose of waste materials safely and responsibly.
  • Assist with restraining, handling, and manipulating animals as directed.
  • Receive, inspect, and house incoming animals.
  • Manage cage cards, including printing and maintaining accurate records.
  • Enter data into approved software for billing and animal tracking.
  • Conduct animal censuses using handheld scanners.
  • Monitor and maintain client assignments in animal holding rooms.
  • Perform noninvasive procedures such as weight checks, food and water intake monitoring, animal identification, and basic sample collection.
  • Assist with postsurgical care and recordkeeping.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work environment in all animal research areas.

Job Qualifications
The following are minimum requirements related to the
Animal Care Technician II position.

  • High school diploma or GED is required.
  • Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) in animal or life sciences field preferred.
  • Minimum of six twelve months directly related laboratory animal experience in a laboratory animal facility or basic technical skills (dosing, tissue collection).
  • Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) certification from AALAS. Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) certification preferred.
The pay range for this position is
$
USD per hour. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.


Pay:
$ $27.50 per hour


Benefits:


  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • No nights

Application Question(s):

  • Do you have any experience with rodent husbandry?

Experience:


  • Animal handling: 1 year (required)
  • Animal husbandry: 1 year (required)

Work Location:
In person
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