Animal Care Technician I - Floater

at Charles River Labs in Hamilton, Montana, United States

Animal Care Technician I -FloaterReq ID #: 218290Location: Hamilton, MT, US, 59840For 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 Animal Care Technician I - Floater to join our Insourcing Solutions team located in Hamilton, MT. How will you have an impact? This is your chance to try out a career in scientific research that helps develop new drug treatments to improve the health and well-being of people & animals across the globe. In the Animal Care Technician role, you will do that by providing care for the animals that participate in this research. Why work at Charles River? We offer an excellent training program for our new employees, as well as career growth opportunities, and competitive benefits.What you will do! In the Animal Caretaker I Floater role, you will work with our research animals to ensure they are well cared for, including: Providing food & water. Ensuring cages are clean. Performing and recording daily animal health checks. Handing & restraining animals for injections Learning & applying quality assurance standards Examining new animals that arrive at the site & helping them to settle inFuture opportunities! Learn & become involved in breeding of multiple animal species. Who are we looking for? The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma or GED with six months of animal experience (e.g., dog walking, pet sitting, kennel attendant, vet assistant, farm hand, 4-H background, pet store worker). Must be successful in obtaining training/clearance in the BSL4 role.Must be successful in obtaining the ALAT (Assistant Lab Animal Technician) Certification within 1-2 years of eligibility. The pay for this position is$19.00 USD per hour. Schedule includes alternating weeks of M-Th:7AM-5:30PM & M-F:7AM-3:30PM.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 SolutionsCharles River Insourcing Solutions 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 Solutions provides you with the ability to maintain control of your facility and expertise while leveraging available space.