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Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.Ĭharles 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. Basic word processing and database record keeping skills required. Excellent organizational, time management and recordkeeping skills. Other: Demonstrate understanding of Standard Operating Procedures. Certification/Licensure: AALAS Certification at the ALAT level preferred.Identify animals (ear tag) and initiation of pedigree database record.Įducation/Experience : Bachelors of Science degree in a Life Sciences discipline or CVT/LVT/RVT certification and one (1) year directly related work experience in laboratory animal husbandry and technical skills as detailed above OR High School diploma/GED and two (2) years directly related work experience in laboratory animal husbandry and technical skills as detailed above required.Īn equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.Assist in weaning: assess number of litters ready, identify and separate animals into new cages, generate cards and enter data into the database.Annotate special record keeping or phenotype observations, assess breeding performance, evaluate and schedule breeder animal rotation. Note pregnancies, rotate or remove stud males note litters and calculate weaning dates. Assist in setting up timed matings, monitor body weight and perform plug checks.Īssist in conducting breeding observations at least twice a week.Perform euthanasia procedures as directed.Perform routine sanitation duties of rooms and associated materials/equipment in the assigned breeding area/rooms.

Report abnormalities and signs of illness. Provide general husbandry, health observations, welfare duties and perform cage change procedures in the breeding colony.Under direct supervision, perform husbandry, conduct breeding activities, colony management, record keeping and database entry following established protocols/guidance documents for up to a maximum of 500 cages. In return, well help you build a career that you can feel passionate about. 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. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. For 70 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies.
