We are looking for a Animal Care Technician (Rodent Facility) to join our Insourcing Solutions team located in Thousand Oaks, CA.

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 ACT role you can do that by ensuring the health and well-being of all the animals, as well at the integrity of the research.

Why work at Charles River?

We offer an excellent onboarding program for our new employees; internal career development, competitive benefits, $22 hourly rate.

What you will do!

Under close supervision, you will provide cage wash, general husbandry and/or investigative support for on-site research team. You will learn rodent handling, provide basic husbandry such as routine facility sanitation procedures, daily cage changes, provide proper enrichment for cages daily, room temperature checks, and maintain a clean, clutter-free facility. Assist in the receiving process; monitor the inventory and provide order requests for animal food, bedding and enrichment. Operate husbandry-related equipment (e.g. cage washers, autoclaves, laminar air flow cabinets, etc.), prepare and stock supplies and keep assigned areas well maintained. You may also provide logistical support, standard supplies and caging/ equipment for investigators.

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!

The ideal candidate would be a great team player; have good observational skills and prior experience in animal care, manufacturing or production line work. Possess a High School Diploma/GED and have a steady work history. If you have a strong work ethic and have the drive to work hard we can train you for this husbandry role. Ability to demonstrate strong teamwork; oral and written communication skills; attention to detail and organization. Must demonstrate accountability and ethics in performance of daily responsibilities. Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions and be able to maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a professional manner with clients, customers, coworkers, and supervisors. Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English. Ability to regularly lift/move 50 lbs and occasionally lift/move up to 100 lbs.

Basic computer skills needed. Proficient with Outlook and database record keeping helpful.

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k

Charles River Laboratories is a visionary leader in the development and delivery of advanced drug therapies. We provide essential products and services to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, government agencies and leading academic institutions around the globe, to help accelerate their research and drug development efforts. At Charles River, we view every day as an opportunity to improve global health and people's lives. Our dedicated employees are focused on providing clients with exactly what they need to improve and expedite the discovery, early-stage development and safe manufacture of new therapies for the patients who need them.