Lead Animal Care Technician (Non-human Primate)
Poolesville, MD Poolesville, MD Full-time Full-time $28 - $30 an hour $28 - $30 an hour 3 days ago 3 days ago 3 days ago For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies.
When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe.
Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform.
In return, we'll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.
Job Summary We are looking for an Lead Animal Care Technician to join our Insourcing Solutions team located in Poolesville, MD.
How will you have an impact? This is the moment to use your talents and imagine those talents contributing to improving global health and peoples' lives.
In the Lead ACT role, you can do that by ensuring the health and well-being of all rodent and NHP species, as well as the integrity of the research.
Why work at Charles River? We offer an excellent onboarding program for our new employees, internal career development, and competitive benefits! What you will do! In the Lead Animal Care Technician role, you will use existing SOPs and quality assurance standards to monitor animal health and welfare by performing daily health observations and animal husbandry duties to maintain the quality and health of research animals, as well as assist with technical procedures.
You will also be asked to maintain accurate and legible records relating to animals and facility functions, and you may be requested to assist with restraint, handling, and manipulation of various animal species.
Additional tasks could include receiving, inspecting, and housing incoming animal shipments; operating necessary equipment; and performing general housekeeping.
The Lead ACT role also coordinates day-to-day activities for the animal care staff, as well as mentorship to existing staff and providing training to new hires, in addition to presenting any required weekly training material to all animal care staff.
This position will partner with management assist with any necessary investigation into issues concerning animal care staff.
The Lead ACT will also ensure compliance with and provide support to the NHP environmental enrichment and psychological well-being plan, as well as PMP.
Strict enforcement of procedures to maintain animal housing areas is a must.
This position also supports facility troubleshooting, identifies and repairs facility-related maintenance needs, and addresses areas of concern.
In addition, this role participates in data collection and resolution submission during investigations; routinely participates in the QA program and takes part in QC initiatives; monitors room sanitation; and performs minor facility repairs (including repairs to fence lines and caging).
Who we are looking for? High school diploma or GED, and three or more years of related (non-human primate) animal care and handling experience.
AALAS certification at the Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician level (ALAT) required.
AALAS certification at the Laboratory Animal Technician level (LAT) or have equivalent training and experience to achieve ALAT-level certification.
The pay range for this position is $28.
00 - 30.
00 per hour.
Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.
If you are interested in contributing to the well-being of our communities, not only across the country but around the world, please join us and BE THE DIFFERENCE! About Insourcing Solutions Charles River Insourcing SolutionsSM can streamline research by delivering operational and cost efficiencies through the strategic insourcing of GMP, GLP and non-GLP research services from discovery through safety assessment.
Insourcing SolutionsSM provides you with the ability to maintain control of your facility and expertise while leveraging available space.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$28.
00 - $30.
00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 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 Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Schedule:
8 hour shift Holidays Monday to Friday Weekends as needed Supplemental pay types:
Signing bonus
Experience:
Handling non-human primates:
3 years (Required) Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe.
Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform.
In return, we'll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.
Job Summary We are looking for an Lead Animal Care Technician to join our Insourcing Solutions team located in Poolesville, MD.
How will you have an impact? This is the moment to use your talents and imagine those talents contributing to improving global health and peoples' lives.
In the Lead ACT role, you can do that by ensuring the health and well-being of all rodent and NHP species, as well as the integrity of the research.
Why work at Charles River? We offer an excellent onboarding program for our new employees, internal career development, and competitive benefits! What you will do! In the Lead Animal Care Technician role, you will use existing SOPs and quality assurance standards to monitor animal health and welfare by performing daily health observations and animal husbandry duties to maintain the quality and health of research animals, as well as assist with technical procedures.
You will also be asked to maintain accurate and legible records relating to animals and facility functions, and you may be requested to assist with restraint, handling, and manipulation of various animal species.
Additional tasks could include receiving, inspecting, and housing incoming animal shipments; operating necessary equipment; and performing general housekeeping.
The Lead ACT role also coordinates day-to-day activities for the animal care staff, as well as mentorship to existing staff and providing training to new hires, in addition to presenting any required weekly training material to all animal care staff.
This position will partner with management assist with any necessary investigation into issues concerning animal care staff.
The Lead ACT will also ensure compliance with and provide support to the NHP environmental enrichment and psychological well-being plan, as well as PMP.
Strict enforcement of procedures to maintain animal housing areas is a must.
This position also supports facility troubleshooting, identifies and repairs facility-related maintenance needs, and addresses areas of concern.
In addition, this role participates in data collection and resolution submission during investigations; routinely participates in the QA program and takes part in QC initiatives; monitors room sanitation; and performs minor facility repairs (including repairs to fence lines and caging).
Who we are looking for? High school diploma or GED, and three or more years of related (non-human primate) animal care and handling experience.
AALAS certification at the Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician level (ALAT) required.
AALAS certification at the Laboratory Animal Technician level (LAT) or have equivalent training and experience to achieve ALAT-level certification.
The pay range for this position is $28.
00 - 30.
00 per hour.
Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.
If you are interested in contributing to the well-being of our communities, not only across the country but around the world, please join us and BE THE DIFFERENCE! About Insourcing Solutions Charles River Insourcing SolutionsSM can streamline research by delivering operational and cost efficiencies through the strategic insourcing of GMP, GLP and non-GLP research services from discovery through safety assessment.
Insourcing SolutionsSM provides you with the ability to maintain control of your facility and expertise while leveraging available space.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$28.
00 - $30.
00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 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 Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Schedule:
8 hour shift Holidays Monday to Friday Weekends as needed Supplemental pay types:
Signing bonus
Experience:
Handling non-human primates:
3 years (Required) Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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