QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Animal Care and Husbandry Responsibilities
• 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.
• Monitor temperature and humidity, reporting any issues to supervisor or manager.
• Maintain accurate records
• Maintain vivarium cleanliness in accordance with applicable SOPs.
• Order and maintain accurate supply inventory
• Maintain and organize supply areas.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain rodent breeding colonies
• Reserve, select, and accurately pack animals for customer orders following established shipping procedures.
• 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.
• Must have reliable transportation in order to travel site-to-site within job site(s) area during regular shift and/or on weekend/holiday shifts as assigned.
• Must be able to work weekends/holidays on rotational basis.

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school or BS preferred.

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.