Research Technician I

Why work at Charles River?   
We adhere to strong values, share the same mission, that together, we create healthier lives. Our culture is one of endless opportunity, purpose and creating change. We are committed to empowering our employees with the tools and programs they need to develop rewarding careers. We offer competitive benefits and excellent training programs for all our employees.

We are seeking a Research Technician I to join our Insourcing Solutions team located in Dixon, CA. 
  

As the Research Technician I, you will work with our research animals to ensure their well-being.

Key responsibilities include: 

• Animal husbandry duties, such as room sanitation, cage change, daily health checks, post-operative monitoring, breeder setup and takedown, tail biopsy for genotyping, cross-fostering, wean, etc.
• Specialized tasks such as hormone administration via intraperitoneal injection, estrus check, plug check, colony, and room transfer.
• Other support tasks for the IVF/cryopreservation and microinjection labs.
• Consistently exhibit professional and collegial behavior, and communication skills, and is expected to participate in discussions at unit meetings.
• Review, comprehend and comply with all SOPs, guidelines/policies, and quality assurance standards pertaining to assigned responsibilities, and to the care and use of laboratory animals for research under the delegation and/or supervision of the ART Lab manager.
• Expected to perform all other duties as assigned.

The following are minimum requirements related to the Animal Care Technician I position: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences (Biology, Biochemistry, Animal Science, etc.) or related discipline, and 2 years of relevant rodent experience in research animal science or husbandry. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
• AALAS (American Association for Laboratory Animal Science) certification at the Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) level preferred
• Proficient in mouse handling, sexing, and health assessment
• Required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as dictated by the lab schedules
• Demonstrated high level of attention to detail, responsiveness, adaptability, and reliability
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; responsiveness and reliability
• Proven ability to successfully work independently and collaboratively in a team
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Must have experience with computers, mobile platforms, and data management systems in a professional environment

  
The pay for this position is $28-30.95/hour USD.  Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications and locations.  Schedule: Wednesdays 11AM - 8PM and Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays 8AM - 5:00PM.  Candidates must be available and willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. The position is 100% onsite.