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Job Summary

We are seeking a Breeder Technician to join our Insourcing Solutions team, located in Cambridge, MA.

Under direct supervision the Breeder Technician will perform husbandry, conduct breeding activities, colony management, record keeping and database entry following established protocols/guidance documents for up to a maximum of 500 cages.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Provide general husbandry, health observations, welfare duties and perform cage change procedures in the breeding colony. Report abnormalities and signs of illness.

* Perform routine sanitation duties of rooms and associated materials/equipment in the assigned breeding area/rooms.

* Perform euthanasia procedures as directed.

* Assist in setting up timed matings, monitor body weight and perform plug checks.

* Assist in conducting breeding observations at least twice a week. Note pregnancies, rotate or remove stud males; note litters and calculate weaning dates. Annotate special record keeping or phenotype observations, assess breeding performance, evaluate and schedule breeder animal rotation.

* Assist in weaning: assess number of litters ready, identify and separate animals into new cages, generate cards and enter data into the database.

* Identify animals (ear tag) and initiation of pedigree database record.

* Assist in tissue sampling by tail or ear biopsy to determine genotype and zygosity.

* Under direct supervision monitor and report the colony/colony population within agreed cage numbers. Retire, assign to experiment or euthanize animals and select new breeder animals in agreement with guidance provided.

* Data entry for discontinued breeding pairs, new breeding set ups and initiation of pedigree database record for weaned animals.

* Follow and provide input in breeding strategies and mating schemes to meet animal production and deadlines.

* Identify, separate and transfer animals for study in the breeding database.

* Organize and maintain rooms within the breeding colony, including stocking relevant supplies e.g. cage cards, ear tags.

* Perform other duties as assigned.

* Must adhere to SOPs, instructional documents and safety procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

To qualify for this role, candidates must have one of the following combinations of education/experience:

+ Bachelor's degree in animal science or related field plus minimum of 1 year experience working in laboratory animal facility performing breeding colony maintenance and husbandry.

+ Associate's degree in animal science or related field plus a minimum of 1-2 years' experience working in a laboratory animal facility performing breeding colony maintenance and husbandry.

+ High School Diploma or G.E.D. plus a minimum of two years' experience working in a laboratory animal facility performing breeding colony maintenance and husbandry.

+ Certification/Licensure: Preference will be given to candidates who evidence achievement of AALAS certification at the ALAT level or above.

In addition:

+ Must demonstrate an understanding of Standard Operating Procedures.

+ Must have excellent organizational, time management and recordkeeping skills.

+ Must have basic word processing and database record keeping skills.

+ Must have excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

+ Attention to detail, focus and diligence is needed in all aspects of this role

+ Strong written and verbal communication skills to ensure effective correspondence with key personnel, primary investigators and research customers.

+ Ability to recognize problems, collaboratively implement solutions, and manage timelines appropriately.

+ Basic scientific knowledge as demonstrated by previous scientific coursework, and/or prior work experience in a scientific setting.

+ Basic understanding of the drug development process.

+ Ability to demonstrate strong teamwork orientation; oral and written communication skills; attention to detail, organization, achieve work goals with minimum daily oversight, and superior customer service focus. Must demonstrate accountability and ethics in performance of daily responsibilities.

+ Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions and exhibit interpersonal skills that are conducive to effective communication and that contribute to a congenial work environment.

+ Maintain positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a professional manner with clients, customers, coworkers, and supervisors.

+ Ability to read, write, speak and understand basic English.

_The hourly page range for this position is $32.47-35.71 hour. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, 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 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 Opportunity

Charles River is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, family status, pregnancy, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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 [email protected]. 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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