Animal Research Technician- Temp to Permanent

We are seeking Temporary to Potential Permanent Animal Research Technician at our Safety Assessment site located in Mattawan, MI. The pay for this position is $19/hour plus non-CRL benefits. 

A Technician is responsible for assisting management, scientists, veterinarians and study related items. The technician performs basic skills independently and continues to work under supervision to gain proficiency on skills still in development. They administer substances to animals, perform husbandry duties including cleaning/transporting caging and providing food and water; perform observations of animals to determine morbidity/mortality; collect and handle data and specimens.

In this role, expect to preform husbandry duties including the following:

• Cleaning/transporting caging
• Providing food ad water
• Observing animals to determine general health/concerns
• Collecting and handling data and specimens
• Administering substances to animals

Training Schedule:

Week 1: Monday Afternoon, Tuesday-Friday 8:00AM – 4:30PM 

Week 2+: Monday-Friday 7:00AM* – 3:30PM* 

Potential Permanent Schedules: May vary based on business need and available roles to include: 

• Monday – Friday with weekend and holiday rotations 07:00AM – 3:30PM
• Sunday – Thursday with holiday rotations 07:00AM – 3:30PM
• Tuesday – Saturday with holiday rotations 07:00AM – 3:30PM
• Wednesday – Saturday with holiday rotations 07:00AM – 3:30PM
• Saturday – Wednesday with holiday rotations 07:00AM – 3:30PM

All roles and shifts require flexibility to work extended hours outside of scheduled shift based on business need, sometimes with short notice.

• Education: High school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.), required. Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) or equivalent in a biological science, preferred.
• Experience:  No previous experience required.
• Ability to work extended hours beyond normal work schedule includes evenings, weekends, extended shifts, and/or extra shifts, sometimes on short notice.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without a sponsor visa, now or in the future.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure good welfare and humane care for all animals worked with through gentle, positive human animal interactions.
• Train in on-boarding skills which may include animal handling, husbandry, observations, basic physiological indices, and data collection/recording to support each skill. Specific tasks will be based on each area’s training plan and business needs.
• Collect, document, review, and verify data on forms, or in electronic data capture systems.
• Maintain appropriate communication with other personnel.
• Use and maintain instrumentation and equipment according to SOPs.
• Capable of repetitive gripping, pinching, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling. Job requires ability to independently routinely lift or carry up to 50lbs, or team lift weights exceeding 50lbs.
• Ability to perform repeated twisting, bending, and reaching; exposure to hot and/or humid environments.

Required qualifications:

• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• 18 years or older
• At least high school diploma or equivalent or higher
• Reliable transportation to and from work
• Available to work: early morning
• Available to work: weekdays
• Willing to wear face mask

Preferred qualifications:

• Able to comfortably lift 40 lbs
• Available to work: overtime