Job Details
Posted 23 October, 2026
Job Id: 631974
Research Vivarium Husbandry
Job Description
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Has substantial understanding and knowledge to perform husbandry tasks, including supplying food,bedding, water and environmental enrichment.
Proficient at maintaining rat and mouse colonies, including setting up matings, weaning and sexing ofoffspring, genetic sampling of animals, processing samples and other technical tasks as required.
Proficient at handling rodents (mice and rats), including restraining of animals for collection of fecal pellets,ear/tail sampling as well as tagging animals for identification.
Has substantial understanding and knowledge to observe animals for any abnormalities or common healthissues.
Has substantial understanding and knowledge to identify and select specific animals for customer shipments,genotyping, health monitoring, matings, transfers or other various tasks as needed.
Learn, understand, and comply with all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Able to complete newprocesses/tasks with minimal instruction.
Strictly follow all animal welfare standards and biosecurity procedures necessary to maintain isolator integrityand animal health status, including the proper sterilization and entry of supplies/animals into isolators.
Workload contains complex projects and requires judgement in resolving issues and/or in makingrecommendations. Be detailed-oriented and enter accurate data entry into Internet Colony Management(ICM).
Ensure compliance with all local, state and federal laws governing the use of research animals.
Ability to collaborate with others to train and mentor on knowledge and skills learned.
Ability to self-organize, plan and execute daily tasks.
Perform general housekeeping and adhere to EHS, safety, and ergonomic procedures.
Has substantial understanding of using general computer skills and ability to quickly learn and master required computer programs, databases and other applications (i.e. ICM and Microsoft Office)
Engage in studies, special projects, efficiency improvements, engagement opportunities, etc.
Identify issues and recommend potential solutions to management.
Able to effectively apply and incorporate CRL DNA into day-to-day work.
Perform all other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To qualify for this role, candidates must have one of the following combinations of educations/experience:
Bachelor’s Degree (B.A./B.S.) plus a minimum of 0-1 years of related experience.
Associate’s Degree (A.A./A.S.) plus a minimum of 1-2 years of related experience.
High School diploma or GED plus a minimum of 2-4 years related experience.
Competent with using a tablet computer for data entry and communication (emails, IM’s, etc)
The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
The ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
Must possess a high level of initiative and ability to work with minimal supervision
Proficient in computers (IE: MS Office Suite)
Competent with using a tablet computer for data entry and communication (emails, IM’s, etc)
The max pay rate is 21.25/hr for this position
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee, and we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment across all locations in which we operate. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission and enhance our ability to serve clients globally. If you have a disability or require any reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform your recruiter or contact us directly so that we can explore the appropriate arrangements.
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