Animal Caretaker II

Animal Caretaker II

Animal Caretaker II

Job ID:

120042

Location:
USA - PA - Philadelphia


Full/Part Time:

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary:

Regular






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Responsibilities:
· Reviews, comprehends and complies with all SOP's and quality assurance standards pertaining to specific area.
· Monitors daily animal health and welfare while performing daily animal health observations, animal husbandry duties to maintain quality and health of research animals, to include: perform daily water bottle /automatic water line and cage checks; provide appropriate food and water; perform cage changing and/or cage cleaning as required; record animal health concerns per SOP and/or specified protocols.
· Maintains accurate records of animal breeding, health, and housing/isolator or support areas as required by Institute and facility.
· Assists with restraint, handling and manipulation of various animal species as assigned by the on-site Supervisor or facility veterinarian.
· Disposes of animal carcasses following established procedures.
· Strictly follows all procedures necessary to maintain animal housing areas or semi-rigid isolator environments, including room or facility personnel entry; personnel protective equipment use, spraying in all equipment and materials into controlled areas.
· Receives, inspects and puts away incoming animals; ensures and provides for sentinel animals in each rodent housing area.
· May be involved in strictly maintaining and following breeding and weaning procedures to ensure appropriate production levels.
· Operates equipment and uses supplies according to safety guidelines; performs general housekeeping and adheres to safety procedures.
· Maintains required attendance level and adherence to work schedule in accordance with required staffing levels in order to ensure that assigned duties are completed.
· Performs other duties as assigned.




Qualifications:


Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.

Experience: Minimum of one (1) year related animal care and handling 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: AALAS certification at the Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician level (ALAT) or higher preferred; ALAT eligibility required.




Equal Employment Opportunity:

Charles River Laboratories is an equal opportunity employer who values diversity in the workplace.








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