18 Animal Health jobs in Reisterstown

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)
Banfield Pet Hospital is hiring full-time and part-time RVTs at the following hospital location:
White Marsh Hospital: 9921 Pulaski Hwy, Middle River, MD 21220
The anticipated starting hourly rate for individuals expressing interest in this position is $23 to $33 per hour. Rate to be determined by the schedule, location, experience, skills, and abilities of the applicant.
Who we are
We're Banfield. You've probably seen us around. We started in 1955 as a small practice with big ideas about preventive petcare. We're now the leading general veterinary care practice in America, where providing high quality preventive care and treatment advances our mission: A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS. ?We'd love to have you join our team to help in this mission.
We love pets. You know who else we love? RVTs. We enable RVTs to work at the top of their license and provide them resources and training to feel and work their best. A supportive work environment is important at Banfield, and we cultivate a culture and team based on collaboration, networking, and lifting one another up. Banfield's here for you so you can be there for pets!
Who we're looking for
We're looking for RVTs to add their passion, skills, and education to our team. We believe in hiring individuals with diverse perspectives, ideas and cultures who use their expertise in a way that benefits pets, clients, teams, and communities.
Requirements:
+ Veterinary Technician Licensure, Certification, or Registration (LVT, CVT, or RVT)
+ Or Vet Tech Students who are currently in the process of graduating and completing accreditation
Being an RVT requires much more than AVMA certified credentials. It means bringing your talents, skills, dedication, and a desire for developing alongside your peers. Most importantly, it means showing up each day with a passion for pets and working with others who believe preventive care is the key to helping pets achieve long and healthy lives. As we do with all our associates, we look to our RVTs to adopt our Five Principles - Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, and Freedom. And, while your on-paper qualifications are of course important, we actively seek out RVTs who thrive on delivering outstanding client and pet experiences.
Role responsibilities
+ Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
+ With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
+ Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with your state's Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians.
+ Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Optimum Wellness Plan® options, medications, and additional treatments.
+ Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems, including Banfield's database, PetWare, designed to obtain data for population research.
+ Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.
+ Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
+ Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.
What we offer
Now the good stuff! We believe in taking care of our employees so they can take care of themselves, their family, and the pets they treat. We value work-life balance too! Here are just a few of the benefits associates are eligible for:
The good stuff
- Competitive salary with paid time off so you can spend time with the people you love
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and loved ones (full-time only)
- Competitive referral program - join our team, bring your friends and get paid*!
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account
- Paid short- and long-term disability, including maternity leave
- Paid leave for new parents (full-time only)
- Optimum Wellness Plans® for up to three pets plus discounts on Mars, PetSmart, RoyalCanin, and more
Even more good stuff
- Flexible scheduling
- Ability to practice at the top of your license
- Locations all over the US to choose from
- Opportunities for growth and leadership roles at Banfield, Mars, and other divisions of Mars
- Dedicated onboarding and development support so you can grow your career
- Continuing education opportunities paid for by us
- Health and well-being benefits to support quality of life
- National partner conferences for networking and continuing education
- Discount on Fear Free Certification
- Practice-paid subscription to NAVTA, VetGirl, and Vetfolio
- Associate-led equity, inclusion, and diversity groups (we have 7 of them!)
- Awesome opportunities to volunteer through Mars Volunteer Program, like volunteering at coral reef cleanups or on research vessels!
Banfield Pet Hospital strongly supports and values the uniqueness of all individuals and promotes a work environment where diversity is embraced. Banfield Pet Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. Banfield Pet Hospital follows all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every Banfield location.
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Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)
Banfield Pet Hospital is hiring full-time and part-time RVTs for the following hospital locations:
+ Ellicott city Hospital: 4735 Dorsey Hall Dr, Ellicott City, MD 21042
+ Columbia Hospital: 9041 Snowden Square Dr, Columbia, MD 21046
+ Glen Burnie Hospital: 597 E Ordnance Rd, Glen Burnie, MD 21060
+ Glen Burnie Southdale Hospital: 10A Mountain Rd, Glen Burnie, MD 21060
+ Arundel Mills Hospital: 7663 Arundel Mills Blvd, Hanover, MD 21076
The anticipated starting hourly rate for individuals expressing interest in this position is $23 to $33 per hour. Rate to be determined by the schedule, location, experience, skills, and abilities of the applicant.
Who we are
We're Banfield. You've probably seen us around. We started in 1955 as a small practice with big ideas about preventive petcare. We're now the leading general veterinary care practice in America, where providing high quality preventive care and treatment advances our mission: A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS. ?We'd love to have you join our team to help in this mission.
We love pets. You know who else we love? RVTs. We enable RVTs to work at the top of their license and provide them resources and training to feel and work their best. A supportive work environment is important at Banfield, and we cultivate a culture and team based on collaboration, networking, and lifting one another up. Banfield's here for you so you can be there for pets!
Who we're looking for
We're looking for RVTs to add their passion, skills, and education to our team. We believe in hiring individuals with diverse perspectives, ideas and cultures who use their expertise in a way that benefits pets, clients, teams, and communities.
Requirements:
+ Veterinary Technician Licensure, Certification, or Registration (LVT, CVT, or RVT)
+ Or Vet Tech Students who are currently in the process of graduating and completing accreditation
Being an RVT requires much more than AVMA certified credentials. It means bringing your talents, skills, dedication, and a desire for developing alongside your peers. Most importantly, it means showing up each day with a passion for pets and working with others who believe preventive care is the key to helping pets achieve long and healthy lives. As we do with all our associates, we look to our RVTs to adopt our Five Principles - Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, and Freedom. And, while your on-paper qualifications are of course important, we actively seek out RVTs who thrive on delivering outstanding client and pet experiences.
Role responsibilities
+ Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
+ With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
+ Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with your state's Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians.
+ Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Optimum Wellness Plan® options, medications, and additional treatments.
+ Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems, including Banfield's database, PetWare, designed to obtain data for population research.
+ Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.
+ Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
+ Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.
What we offer
Now the good stuff! We believe in taking care of our employees so they can take care of themselves, their family, and the pets they treat. We value work-life balance too! Here are just a few of the benefits associates are eligible for:
The good stuff
- Competitive salary with paid time off so you can spend time with the people you love
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and loved ones (full-time only)
- Competitive referral program - join our team, bring your friends and get paid*!
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account
- Paid short- and long-term disability, including maternity leave
- Paid leave for new parents (full-time only)
- Optimum Wellness Plans® for up to three pets plus discounts on Mars, PetSmart, RoyalCanin, and more
Even more good stuff
- Flexible scheduling
- Ability to practice at the top of your license
- Locations all over the US to choose from
- Opportunities for growth and leadership roles at Banfield, Mars, and other divisions of Mars
- Dedicated onboarding and development support so you can grow your career
- Continuing education opportunities paid for by us
- Health and well-being benefits to support quality of life
- National partner conferences for networking and continuing education
- Discount on Fear Free Certification
- Practice-paid subscription to NAVTA, VetGirl, and Vetfolio
- Associate-led equity, inclusion, and diversity groups (we have 7 of them!)
- Awesome opportunities to volunteer through Mars Volunteer Program, like volunteering at coral reef cleanups or on research vessels!
Banfield Pet Hospital strongly supports and values the uniqueness of all individuals and promotes a work environment where diversity is embraced. Banfield Pet Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. Banfield Pet Hospital follows all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every Banfield location.
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We are seeking a **_V_** **_eterinary Surgery Technician_** .
**Specific Duties & Responsibilities**
_Surgical-Anesthetist Responsibilities_
+ Prepare animals for imaging, minimally invasive procedures, and/or surgery by performing manual restraint, pre-anesthetic administration, IV placement, intubation, clipping and scrubbing animals, anesthetic administration, anesthetic monitoring, and patient positioning.
+ Prepare tissue, blood, and urine samples for submission and shipping to third party labs for evaluation.
+ Place central arterial and venous access lines.
+ Act as the operating room nurse, surgical assistant, lab manager or anesthetist.
+ Provide post-operative care including pain management, cleaning, and animal comfort.
+ Set up and break down surgical & imaging facilities including cleaning and disinfecting the suite and cleaning, packing and sterilizing instruments.
+ Prevent and handle anesthesia emergencies, mechanical ventilation, and CPR.
+ Endotracheal intubation of difficult species including birds, rabbits, and pigs.
+ Imaging and operative room assistant including basic operation of imaging equipment (X-ray fluoroscopy and MRI), physiological monitors, and anesthesia machines.
+ Maintain all clinical and surgical equipment including x-ray and anesthesia machines, ECG, cautery, autoclaves, etc.
+ Perform intake and discharge of veterinary clinical cases.
+ Provide communication with referring veterinarians, clients, faculty, staff, and security personnel.
+ Assist with lifting companion animals weighing 50-100+ pounds.
+ May not have contra-indications to working in MRI or CT environment.
_Research_
+ Assist investigators in various research protocols, including maintaining animals under anesthesia while performing imaging scans and other varied research studies.
+ Assist with the collection of tissues for histopathology, submission of tissues for processing, and limited histopathological staining.
+ Draft animal protocols and health, safety, and environment documents pertaining to the laboratory.
+ Maintain inventory and supplies used in lab.
+ Maintain general cleanliness and organization of laboratories.
+ Maintain logs that adhere to standards for JHU, JHMI, USDA, and NIH policies.
_Clinical Care and Health Maintenance_
+ Administer medication for treatment through multiple routes including oral and parenteral.
+ Obtain samples from multiple species including but not limited to blood, urine, feces and lavage fluids.
+ Perform health maintenance for dogs, cats, pigs and rabbits.
_Teaching_
+ Teach investigators, fellows and technical staff to perform various technical procedures.
+ Train personnel in routine clinical care, daily maintenance of animals under medical treatment, maintenance and monitoring animals during all phases of anesthesia, including proper dosage and proper route of anesthesia for a variety of species.
_Inventory Control_
+ Stock pharmacy with veterinary supplies, lab supplies and drugs.
+ Keep controlled substance log and perform quarterly inventory of controlled substances.
Order supplies and equipment for imaging, surgery, and animal health care.
_Administrative Responsibilities_
+ Develop standard operating procedures.
+ Maintain anesthesia logbooks, clinical trial logbooks, and electronic records.
+ Schedule imaging/surgery and technical service procedures. Prepare bills for services provided.
_Technical Responsibilities_
+ Perform weekly preventative maintenance on imaging and laboratory equipment.
+ Maintain and schedule all licensure, safety and mandated laboratory requirements.
**Minimum Qualifications**
+ Associate's Degree in Veterinary Technology or related discipline.
+ Some related experience.
+ Additional experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Classified Title: Veterinary Surgery Technician
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CD
Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $0.30 HRLY ( 45,000 targeted; Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Casual / On Call
Schedule: M-F 8:30a-5p
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Location: School of Medicine Campus
Department name: ?SOM Rad MR Research
Personnel area: School of Medicine
The listed salary range represents the minimum and maximum Johns Hopkins University offers for this position, based on a good faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary depending on factors such as location, skills, experience, market conditions, education, and internal equity. Not all candidates will qualify for the highest salary in the range.
Johns Hopkins provides a comprehensive benefits package supporting health, career, and retirement. Learn more: Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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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 Summary**
We are seeking a Animal Care Technician for our Insourcing Solutions site located in Baltimore, MD.
As the Animal Care Technician, you will provide husbandry and veterinary assistance in a laboratory for small animals, as well as monitor animal health and report findings.
Additional responsibilities include:
+ Prepare caging for cagewash.
+ Perform daily animal health observations and report any abnormal conditions or behavior. Monitor and report irregularities in environmental conditions that may affect animals.
+ Clean assigned animal rooms, facility and animal care equipment, and associated animal facility areas. Obtain weekly animal census.
+ Ensure logbooks, checklists and other records are completed accurately in a timely fashion.
+ Provide environmental enrichment feed and other enrichment stimuli and/ or provide behavioral assessments.
Job Qualifications
The following are minimum requirements related to the Animal Care Technician position:
+ High school diploma or GED preferred
+ AALAS certification at the ALAT level within one year of eligibility
+ 1 year related experience in animal care
+ 3 months working with lab animal species, most applicable rodents, preferred
The pay for this position is $18.47 USD per hour.
**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 This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
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Research Animal Resources is seeking an **_Animal Care Supervisor_** to direct the daily operation of the animal facilities and associated support areas according to standard operating procedures and guidelines. Reporting directly to the Animal Care Manager, the position promotes animal welfare and ensures a quality animal care service that supports research and teaching at Johns Hopkins University. The position directs the activities of a unit, typically assigned by building and animal species, and consisting of two or more full-time animal care staff. The position has the authority and is expected to be involved in recruitment, performance evaluation, and corrective action, including discipline and termination recommendations in consultation with leadership and HR.
**Specific Duties and Responsibilities**
+ Maintains the animal facility, cage wash area, and loading dock to meet the standards of the Animal Welfare Act, the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals _,_ and other state, federal and local animal welfare laws and regulations.
+ Hires, evaluates performance, and takes corrective action for HR-related issues of animal care staff
+ Conducts on-the-job training and orientation for new animal care staff in concert with training and compliance staff. Participates in training sessions both as a student and teacher.
+ Ensures proper and adequate husbandry care of animals by animal care staff including environmental conditions
+ Plans and coordinates the activities of the animal care staff. Schedules the unit's work after consulting with the Animal Care Manager and takes responsibility for its completion.
+ Develops and implements schedules for equipment maintenance, cage changing and sanitizing equipment, rooms, and corridors.
+ Orders feed, bedding and supplies, and maintains sufficient inventory
+ Helps oversee facility maintenance, renovations, and planning
+ Prepares the unit for USDA, IACUC inspections, and AAALAC site visits
+ Supports the development and creation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and other related documents with direction from the Animal Care Manager, Director of Laboratory Animal Management, and veterinarians.
+ Implements SOPs and other guidelines by communicating to and training animal care staff. Takes corrective action for non-compliance.
+ Assists with the animal census records by scanning animal cage cards on a monthly basis.
+ Trains team leads and assist when needed.
+ Monitors the health status of research animals and arranges for veterinary care, if needed.
+ Corresponds with JHU investigators, research staff, and facilities.
+ Schedules weekly staff meetings and attends departmental meetings
+ Suggests changes to improve the efficiency and quality of animal care, cage wash and the loading dock. Identifies problems and develops and implements solutions.
+ Assists in the assignment of animal housing and procedure rooms based on researcher's needs
+ Completes all required JHU training(s)
+ Has knowledge of animal cage wash, animal husbandry, and the loading dock and the ability to perform the duties of all staff working under their supervision
+ Keeps updated on changes in operations and regulatory landscape
+ Able to foster relationships between various stakeholders in the animal care and use program
+ Must be able to work during emergencies, unexpected incidents, and disasters.
**Minimum Qualifications**
+ High school diploma or graduation equivalent.
+ Two-year's experience in an animal research facility
+ Must be able to work a flexible schedule including rotating weekends and holidays.
+ Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond HS Diploma/Graduation Equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
**Technical Qualifications or Specialized Certifications:**
+ Certification by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science at the Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician level (ALAT) required
**Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**
+ Supervisory skills, leadership ability, knowledge of personnel management and animal facility operation.
+ Must have effective verbal and written communication skills
+ Good communication and problem-solving skills.
+ Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)
+ Ability to work under environmental conditions that could require the use of safety equipment.
+ Ability to lift, carry or otherwise move and position objects and materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ B.S. or A.A. degree or college credits in animal science.
+ Certification at the Laboratory Animal Technician level (LAT) is preferred.
Classified Title: Animal Care Supervisor
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CE
Starting Salary Range: $41,080 - $73,528 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F, Must be able to work a flexible schedule including rotating weekends and holidays
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: School of Medicine Campus
Department name: ?Research Animal Resources
Personnel area: University Administration
The listed salary range represents the minimum and maximum Johns Hopkins University offers for this position, based on a good faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary depending on factors such as location, skills, experience, market conditions, education, and internal equity. Not all candidates will qualify for the highest salary in the range.
Johns Hopkins provides a comprehensive benefits package supporting health, career, and retirement. Learn more: Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
EEO is the Law

For 70 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 Summary
We are seeking an Animal Care Technician II to join our Insourcing Solutions team located in Baltimore, MD
As the Animal Care Technician II, you will provide husbandry and technical support to the investigative staff in the production and maintenance of required animal models.
Additional responsibilities include:
+ Perform daily animal husbandry duties to maintain quality and health of research animals, including: perform daily water bottle /automatic water line and cage checks; provide appropriate food and water; perform cage changing and/or cage cleaning. Accurately document animal health concerns.
+ Monitor environmental parameters and maintain written records.
+ Assist with restraint and handling of various animal species. Safely transfer non-human primates from cage to cage.
+ Provide support to rodent breeding program, including setting up mating pairs, weaning, recordkeeping, and performing associated technical procedures, including phenotype observations.
+ Ensures that cages are identified correctly with information regarding strain or lineage, sex and sexual status.
+ Maintain detailed breeding records indicating the birth date, animal age, and fertility data of each animal. Responsible for computerized or manual breeding records to maintain pedigree information on each animal. Cares for potential transgenic births, determines sex, and weans when appropriate.
+ Provide animal identification, i.e. ear notching, ear tagging, and toe clipping.
+ Assist with specialized care of animals including preparation of special diets, medicated water, care of immature, aged, and special study animals. Administer drugs or treatments to animals as directed.
+ Assist research staff with logistics and scheduling of projects, and conduct research and laboratory support services.
**Job Qualifications**
The following are minimum requirements related to the Animal Care Technician II position:
+ High school diploma or GED
+ 1 year of experience working with research animals
+ AALAS certification at the ALAT level required; LAT certification or equivalent training and experience preferred
The pay for this position is $20.70 USD per hour.
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 14,000 employees within 80 facilities in 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. And in 2018, revenue increased by 22% to $.27 billion from 1.86 billion in 2017.
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 ~85% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2018.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Disabled/Vet
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Job Title: Large Animal Care Technician
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Large Animal Care Technician to work independently in tasks that are routine yet complex. The role involves ensuring the humane care of a wide variety of laboratory animal species, including rodents, rabbits, birds, and frogs, while adhering to several established policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
+ Perform all tasks of the Animal Cage Washer as needed, including cleaning, sanitizing, and sterilizing animal cages and related equipment.
+ Fill animal feeders and water bottles with the appropriate types and amounts of food and water according to schedules and instructions.
+ Use aseptic techniques and disease prevention principles in biological safety cabinets.
+ Transfer animals from soiled cages to clean, sterilized cages in accordance with detailed instructions.
+ Work under isolation conditions with specialized caging units while adhering to aseptic techniques.
+ Observe and report signs of animal injuries, illness, or irregularities in appearance, health, and environment.
+ Assist in providing routine treatments as instructed.
+ Perform euthanasia following detailed training and instructions.
+ Receive and process incoming animals and materials, assisting in examining animals for compliance with specifications.
+ Assist in maintaining colonies of genetically altered rodents and perform data collection as required.
+ Maintain accurate records of animal care, including food and water consumption and environmental factors.
+ Calculate the animal census and report deviations to the supervisor.
+ Maintain adequate stock of feed, bedding, and other supplies.
+ Report to the supervisor the need for repairs to cages and support equipment.
+ Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on automated watering systems and other equipment.
+ Collect, process, and remove waste materials, following appropriate disposal procedures.
+ Observe all safety policies and procedures, using equipment and chemical treatments properly.
+ Use personal protective equipment as required.
+ Follow good laboratory practice and housekeeping procedures.
+ Maintain equipment and work area in a clean and orderly condition.
+ Perform other duties as assigned.
Essential Skills
+ Knowledge of basic animal husbandry and research techniques.
+ Understanding of basic scientific terminology and measuring devices.
+ Knowledge of asepsis, disease control and prevention, and isolation techniques.
+ Familiarity with current regulations for the care and use of laboratory animals.
+ Ability to handle, restrain, and determine the sex of laboratory animals safely.
+ Competence in following detailed oral and written instructions.
+ Proficiency in reading and writing for record maintenance.
+ Flexibility to work weekends and holidays.
+ Ability to interact respectfully with faculty, students, staff, and visitors.
+ Capability to discuss animal-related projects with investigators.
+ Physical ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
+ High School Diploma or graduation equivalent.
+ Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) certification from the American Association of Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) required.
Work Environment
Animal Research Lab with a 1st shift opening, requiring availability for weekend work as needed. The regular hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. ?
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Baltimore,MD.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 4, 2025.
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Job Title: Large Animal Care Technician
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Large Animal Care Technician to work independently in tasks that are routine yet complex. The role involves ensuring the humane care of a wide variety of laboratory animal species, including rodents, rabbits, birds, and frogs, while adhering to several established policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
+ Perform all tasks of the Animal Cage Washer as needed, including cleaning, sanitizing, and sterilizing animal cages and related equipment.
+ Fill animal feeders and water bottles with the appropriate types and amounts of food and water according to schedules and instructions.
+ Use aseptic techniques and disease prevention principles in biological safety cabinets.
+ Transfer animals from soiled cages to clean, sterilized cages in accordance with detailed instructions.
+ Work under isolation conditions with specialized caging units while adhering to aseptic techniques.
+ Observe and report signs of animal injuries, illness, or irregularities in appearance, health, and environment.
+ Assist in providing routine treatments as instructed.
+ Perform euthanasia following detailed training and instructions.
+ Receive and process incoming animals and materials, assisting in examining animals for compliance with specifications.
+ Assist in maintaining colonies of genetically altered rodents and perform data collection as required.
+ Maintain accurate records of animal care, including food and water consumption and environmental factors.
+ Calculate the animal census and report deviations to the supervisor.
+ Maintain adequate stock of feed, bedding, and other supplies.
+ Report to the supervisor the need for repairs to cages and support equipment.
+ Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on automated watering systems and other equipment.
+ Collect, process, and remove waste materials, following appropriate disposal procedures.
+ Observe all safety policies and procedures, using equipment and chemical treatments properly.
+ Use personal protective equipment as required.
+ Follow good laboratory practice and housekeeping procedures.
+ Maintain equipment and work area in a clean and orderly condition.
+ Perform other duties as assigned.
Essential Skills
+ Knowledge of basic animal husbandry and research techniques.
+ Understanding of basic scientific terminology and measuring devices.
+ Knowledge of asepsis, disease control and prevention, and isolation techniques.
+ Familiarity with current regulations for the care and use of laboratory animals.
+ Ability to handle, restrain, and determine the sex of laboratory animals safely.
+ Competence in following detailed oral and written instructions.
+ Proficiency in reading and writing for record maintenance.
+ Flexibility to work weekends and holidays.
+ Ability to interact respectfully with faculty, students, staff, and visitors.
+ Capability to discuss animal-related projects with investigators.
+ Physical ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
+ High School Diploma or graduation equivalent.
+ Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) certification from the American Association of Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) required.
Work Environment
Animal Research Lab with a 1st shift opening, requiring availability for weekend work as needed. The regular hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. ?
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Baltimore,MD.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email (% ) for other accommodation options.

Job Title: Animal Care Technician - Cage Wash
Job Description
As an Animal Care Technician, you will play a vital role in maintaining the health and well-being of research animals. You will be responsible for ensuring that cages are properly assembled and sanitized, and for maintaining detailed records of maintenance schedules and performance tests.
Responsibilities
+ Place processed bedding, feed, and other related items into assembled, sanitized cages.
+ Maintain detailed records of maintenance schedules, detergent and disinfectant use, cage washer, and autoclave performance tests.
+ Perform daily animal health observations and animal husbandry duties to maintain the quality and health of research animals.
+ Conduct daily checks of water bottles, automatic water lines, and cages to ensure they meet SOP and protocol requirements.
+ Provide appropriate food and water to animals.
+ Change and clean cages as required per SOP and specified protocols.
Essential Skills
+ Animal care and monitoring
+ Animal husbandry
+ Animal handling and health
+ Cleaning and cage washing
+ Animal science and research
+ Experience with vivarium procedures
Additional Skills & Qualifications
+ High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
+ Six months plus of experience in research animal care/animal handling in a professional setting or lab required.
Work Environment
The position is based in an Animal Research Lab, specifically in Oncology. The role requires the ability to stand, walk, or move about campus on a continuous basis and to lift, carry, or position objects weighing up to 50 lbs. Regular stair climbing is necessary.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $16.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Baltimore,MD.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email (% ) for other accommodation options.