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This is your moment

Veterinary and Animal Program Support – Associate

  • Req ID #: 226122
  • Boston, MA, US
  • 1st
  • Full time

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For 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 Qualifications

We are seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician II to join our Insourcing Solutions team, located in Boston, MA.

As the Veterinary Technician II, you perform daily clinical and related activities of the veterinary program within the animal care environments at Charles River Accelerator & Development Labs (CRADL). Ensure that the health and welfare of laboratory animals are maintained in compliance with local, state, federal, and institutional guidelines, and regulations.

Job Summary

Additional responsibilities include:

  • Monitor daily animal health and welfare while performing twice daily animal health and clinical observations. Work up animal health concerns per CRADL SOPs and BOPs.
  • Responsible for tissue sampling, routine animal manipulations (e.g., dosing) and administration of fluids or other treatments as required in the course of veterinary duties.
  • Ability to perform or obtain proficiency in specialized model support such as surgical support post-op surgical care and study model clinical scoring for treatment plans or endpoint evaluation.
  • Recommend and perform diagnostic procedures including tissue collection and necropsy.
  • Act as a leader for less experienced veterinary and/or training staff, including participating in onboarding of new employees, as well as ongoing mentorship, including cage-side and weekly rounds to review cases with veterinary staff.
  • Perform routine reconciliation and audit of controlled substances.
  • Review and approve health reports from routine health surveillance within the vivarium, escalating results for Sr. Veterinary staff to review when needed.
  • Identify areas for potential improvement in practices, including but not limited to animal welfare, biosecurity, client communication, internal communication, work processes, and quality assurance in partnership with CRADL husbandry and technical staff.
  • Initiate action to replenish & maintain veterinary supplies by promptly informing the Sr. Veterinary staff.
  • Participate in Post-Approval Monitoring program by correctly identifying unanticipated experimental outcomes and non-compliance events and reporting them appropriately.
  • Interact with customers as required to solve customer requests, inquiries, and complaints and to be a technical resource for matters pertaining to the vivarium.
  • Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Who are we looking for?

The following are minimum requirements related to the Veterinary Technician II position.

  • Associate degree (A.A./A.S.) or bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent in animal or laboratory science, business, or related discipline.
  • Minimum of two – three (2 – 3) years of veterinary experience or or six – twelve (6 – 12) months directly related laboratory animal experience in a laboratory animal facility.
  • Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) certification from AALAS.  Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG), CVT, LVT, or RVT certification preferred.
  • An equivalent combination of education, experience, and certifications may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.

The pay range for this position is $34-36 USD per hour. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

About Insourcing SolutionsCharles 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 RiverCharles 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 worked on 80% of the drugs approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the past five years.

We’re committed to providing benefits that elevate your quality of life.  Based on your position these may include:  bonus/incentives based on performance, 401K, paid time off, stock purchase program, Health and wellness coverage, employee and family wellbeing support programs, and work life balance flexibility.

Equal Employment OpportunityCharles 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.

It is unlawful in some states (including Massachusetts) to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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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Helping you find your moment

You take great care and effort when you apply for a job with us. Rest assured that we’ll be just as diligent in finding the role that’s right for you. Here’s how our hiring process works:

Job Search

Learn about CRL, our culture, and why we do the work we do while also searching for roles that match your interests and expertise.

Application

Create a profile and apply to as many roles as you have an interest.

Note: Depending on the role, you may be required to include a resume in your application.

Assessment and application review

Complete assessments, if requested, to determine whether the role is likely to be a good fit for you – and vice versa. The recruiter will review your resume and qualifications against the requirements of the role and will determine next steps.

Note: At any point in the process, you can log into your profile to review the status of your application.

Interview

Engage in our inclusive interview process by meeting with a diverse group of interviewers who will provide information on the company, culture, and your role while also asking you questions to assess your skills, interests, and expertise. This is also a great time for you to ask questions.

Note: Charles River leverages technical and behavioral-based interview questions based on our DNA (Care, Lead, Own, and Collaborate). Please familiarize yourself with the DNA and be prepared to relate your experiences to them.

Job offer and onboarding

Receive a competitive offer either by phone or email from a Charles River recruiter or hiring manager. The offer will include your title, salary, location, and other relevant information.

Note: Upon acceptance, you will work with your recruiter to confirm a start date and will receive paperwork to electronically complete prior to your start. For US-based roles, upon your acceptance, you will be required to take a pre-employment drug screen and pass a criminal background check.

Job Search

Learn about CRL, our culture, and why we do the work we do while also searching for roles that match your interests and expertise.

Application

Create a profile and apply to as many roles as you have an interest. Note: Depending on the role, you may be required to include a resume in your application.

Important things are happening every moment at Charles River. This means exciting new career opportunities for you to explore. Take a look and apply today!

Moment by moment

At Charles River, you’ll be able to contribute to incredible breakthroughs while experiencing exciting opportunities for growth and development.

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  • Senior Clinical Veterinarian

    Utilize knowledge of laboratory animal medicine to optimize the scientific objectives of animal research protocols.

  • Principal Veterinarian / Associate Director

    Conduct veterinary consults, make treatment recommendations, communicate with study directors, and follow cases through resolution.

  • Director, Laboratory Animal Medicine

    Provide technical and professional oversight of all animal care and use functions involving site laboratory animals.

  • Close-up of smiling female Charles River Veterinary professional
Close-up of smiling female Charles River Veterinary professional

Clinical Veterinarian I-III

Responsible for delivering professional veterinary services and helping to manage all phases of health care for the animal colony.

Senior Clinical Veterinarian

Utilize knowledge of laboratory animal medicine to optimize the scientific objectives of animal research protocols.

About Charles River

Charles River is an early-stage Contract Research Organization (CRO). Here, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. With 100 sites around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our clients’ unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies, hospitals, and academic institutions around the world.

Charles River laboratory professional at a lab bench in a state-of-the-art laboratory environment looking through a microscope.

Supporting your well-being

Your dedication and passion make a life-saving difference in lives around the world. We’re committed to providing you with benefits that elevate your quality of life.

Financial

  • Earnings + incentives
  • Retirement benefits
  • Vacation + time away
  • Recognition
  • Employee assistance fund

Career

  • Professional development opportunities
  • Career development
  • Awards
  • Educational support

Health and wellness coverage

  • Employee well-being support
  • Family support programs
  • Parental benefits + family formation benefits
  • Work-life balance flexibility

Social and Community

  • Culture of inclusion
  • 11 employee resource groups (ERGs) with >3,000 members
  • Opportunities for paid volunteer time off
  • Community outreach + matching gift + engagement activities

Financial

  • Earnings + incentives
  • Retirement benefits
  • Vacation + time away
  • Recognition
  • Employee assistance fund

Career

  • Professional development opportunities
  • Career development
  • Awards
  • Educational support

Charles River laboratory professional at a lab bench in a state-of-the-art laboratory environment looking through a microscope.

About Charles River

Charles River is an early-stage Contract Research Organization (CRO). Here, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. With 100 sites around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our clients’ unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies, hospitals, and academic institutions around the world.