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Form of workTechnician III, Animal CareReq ID #: 221630Location:Mattawan, MI, US, 49071For 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 SummaryA Technician 3 - Animal Services is performing basic skills and procedures within a team, gaining more experience with additional species of focus, and learning more intermediate skills and procedures of the department training plan. The technician is assigned to daily tasks to perform skills which may include animal husbandry needs, animal handling, cage cages, equipment storage/tracking, wash systems, and water delivery system maintenance for various species throughout the site. The technician can work more independently, with additional species, and/or perform more complex procedures/projects to support the routine study/department needs.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:* Ensure good welfare and humane care for all animals worked with through gentle, positive human-animal interactions.* Perform basic skills of the department, with little supervision.
Skills may include animal handling, cage cages, equipment storage/tracking, wash systems, and water delivery system maintenance for additional species throughout the site. Specific skills 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.* Review documentation of functions performed as part of quality control requirements.* Use, maintain, and troubleshoot instrumentation and equipment.* Ability to cross-train in basic skills of another area/department.* May assist with study data collection.* Perform all other related duties as assigned.The pay range for this position is $21.50/hr. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.With plenty of room for growth, you can enjoy a long and meaningful career.
In addition to a positive work environment. Take your first step towards a new career.Job Qualifications* Education: High school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.), preferred.* Experience: Previous ACS Equipment Team experience required.* An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.* Certification/Licensure: Functional certification preferred. Others may be required by local government.* Skill plan completed for this role based on department training plan.* 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.* Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities to achieve goals.* Computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite), commensurate with essential functions, including the ability to learn a validated system.* Ability to ensure that a safe working environment is maintained by 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.* Ability to ensure the integrity of the studies and fulfill the regulatory agencies requirements by performing the activities according to the Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Business Operating Procedures (BOP) and the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) rules.* Ability to exercise independent decision-making and self-manage under the direction of a technical supervisor.* Ability to work extended hours beyond normal work schedule to include, but not limited to evenings, weekends, extended shifts, and/or extra shifts, sometimes on short notice.* Ability to work under specific time constraints.About Safety AssessmentCharles 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 RiverCharles 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.With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in over 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client's unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world.At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people's lives.
Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly supported the development of 86% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2021.Equal Employment OpportunityCharles 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.If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e-mail message to crrecruitment_US@crl.com. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.For more information, please visit www.criver.com.Nearest Major Market: KalamazooJob Segment: Pharmaceutical, Laboratory, Instrumentation, Technician, Science, Engineering, Technology, Research
