Animal Technician, Sr. jobs in District of Columbia
Animal Technician, Sr. provides daily care for research animals of various species. Cleans and disinfects cages and equipment. Being an Animal Technician, Sr. monitors the health and well being of the animals, maintains logs of animal diet, behavior, vital signs and other data. Follows standard operating procedures and all biosafety and animal welfare regulations. Additionally, Animal Technician, Sr. may perform procedures to collect samples. May transport animals to and from laboratories. Requires a high school diploma. May require Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) certification from the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) or other certification. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Animal Technician, Sr. works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be an Animal Technician, Sr. typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Recently Added Animal Technician, Sr. jobs
Animal Care Technician 2
- Charles River Laboratories
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Washington, DC
FULL_TIME
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Req ID #: 221747Location: Washington, DC, US, 20052For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.Job SummaryWe are looking for an Animal Care Technician II to join our Insourcing Solutions team, located in Washington, DC.
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.
What impact will you have?
The responsibilities of the Animal Care Technician II are to perform daily animal health observations to maintain the quality and health of research animals in the facility.
In addition:- Perform daily water bottle/automatic water line and cage checks, cage changing and/or cage cleaning as required; provide food and water; and record health concerns.
- Maintain accurate records of animal breeding, housing, or support areas.
- Receive, inspect, and house incoming animals; ensure and provide for sentinel animals in each rodent housing area.
- Assist with restraint, handling, and manipulation of various animal species.
- May become involved in breeding and weaning procedures.
- Monitor personnel and equipment entry into various rooms.
- Perform cagewash duties and sanitation as needed.
- Operate required equipment and perform general housekeeping.
Who are we looking for?A candidate with a high school diploma or general education degree is required; minimum two years directly related laboratory animal in an AAALAC accredited facility. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above. ALAT required.
The pay range for this position is $21.00 - 24.00 USD per hour. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.About Insourcing Solutions
Charles River Insourcing Solutions℠ can streamline research by delivering operational and cost efficiencies through the strategic insourcing of GMP, GLP and non-GLP research services from discovery through safety assessment. Insourcing Solutions℠ provides you with the ability to maintain control of your facility and expertise while leveraging available space.
About Charles River
Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients’ clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.
With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in over 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client’s unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world.
At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly supported the development of 86% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2021.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer - all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, veteran or disability status.
If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e-mail message to crrecruitment_US@crl.com. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
For more information, please visit www.criver.com.
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Animal Care Technician II
- Charles River Laboratories
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Washington, DC
OTHER
- Req ID #: 221478 Location: Washington, DC, US, 20052 For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When...
- 26 Days Ago
Animal Health Technician (Veterinary Technician)
- US Smithsonian Institution
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Washington, DC
FULL_TIME
- Duties The Animal Health Technician works in the Department of Wildlife Health Sciences (WHS), Smithsonian National Zoological Park (NZP) in Washington, DC providing veterinary technical support and c...
- 27 Days Ago
Animal Care Technician - CMU (Comparative Medicine Unit)
- Children's National Medical Center
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Washington, DC
FULL_TIME
- Description The Children's National Research Institute Comparative Medicine Unit (CMU) Animal Care Technician provides husbandry and sanitation following standard operating procedures for rodent speci...
- 1 Month Ago
Animal Control Investigator
- St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center
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Washington, DC
FULL_TIME
- Job Summary: Respond to and investigate animal bites and conduct inspections of various animal use facilities and activities throughout the District of Columbia. Work closely with members of DC Depart...
- 23 Days Ago
Animal Control Manager
- St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center
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Washington, DC
FULL_TIME
- Job Summary: Manage Animal Control Field Services team. Assist Director of Field Services in ongoing development and success of Animal Control Field Services Department. Perform as a role model and le...
- 25 Days Ago
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- Pride Health
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- Pride Health
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Boston, MA
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- Labcorp
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- Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company
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San Francisco, CA
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Income Estimation for Animal Technician, Sr. jobs
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What does an Animal Technician, Sr. do?
Animal Technician, Sr. in Little Rock, AR
Animal technicians work in animal facilities in universities, medical and vet colleges, pharmaceutical companies, laboratory animal breeders or contract research facilities.
January 14, 2020
Animal Technician, Sr. in Benton Harbor, MI
The technician relays such information to a veterinarian, who can determine an appropriate treatment plan.
December 15, 2019
Animal Technician, Sr. in Winston Salem, NC
An animal health technician may work in an animal hospital, private veterinary office, boarding kennel, or animal shelter.
December 22, 2019