ANIMAL CARE AND HUSBANDRY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage commercial production rodent standard and transgenic mouse breeding colonies
• Responsible for accurate computer records of mouse colonies
• Provide sampling for rodent genotyping
• Monitor genomic conformance to breeding standards
• Establish and manage diet-induced mouse models of metabolic disease
• Reserve, select, and accurately pack animals for customer orders following established shipping procedures
• Ensure that high standards of animal welfare are met
• Provide food, water and clean housing to animals according to applicable SOPs
• Perform routine animal health observations

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor temperature and humidity, reporting any issues to supervisor or manager.
• Computer record keeping proficiency
• Maintain vivarium cleanliness in accordance with applicable SOPs
• Order and maintain accurate supply inventory
• Maintain and organize supply areas
• Other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Dexterity of physical condition to operate all job duties; lift and move objects regularly throughout the shift.
• Work in a standing position requiring bending and stretching of arms and legs throughout regular work shift.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

• Must avoid contact with rodent species outside of work.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or equivalent.  Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
• 1 year of experience working with animals in a laboratory setting preferred

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Standard work week M-F
• Will need to be available for rotating weekends and holidays

Explora BioLabs, an entity of Charles River, is a U.S. Federal Contractor. As a result, we must follow the Presidential Executive Order to mandate vaccinations and ensure our employees are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Our main priority is the wellbeing, health, and safety of our people. We require proof of vaccination from all employees. 

Anyone with requests for disability-related and/or religious exemptions will be put in contact with our Talent Acquisition team to provide information about the accommodation process at Charles River.