Aquatics Specialist 3
Company: Charles River Laboratories
Location: bethesda
Posted on: May 3, 2021
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Job Description:
Req ID #: 106712 Location: Bethesda, MD, US, 20892-0602 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. IMPORTANT: In order to be considered for this position,a
resume/CV must be uploaded and submitted during the application
process. Please make sure work history and education are added
correctly. Job Summary We are seeking an Aquatics Specialist III for our Insourcing
Solutions site located inBethesda, MD. Performing animal health surveillance activities as per SOP and
as directed by the Facility Veterinarian to ensure the quality of
experimental animals within the NICHD Aquatic Program.
Communication with the attending Veterinarian and TPO as needed to
obtain prescribed treatments. Maintain lines of communication when
carrying out the prescribed treatment plan. Maintain and improve
tracking of Animal Health with accurate, thorough and detailed
records and spreadsheets in order to identify trends in illnesses
and treatments. Take and submit biological samples as needed for
diagnosis Maintenance of sterile necropsy instruments packs.
Actively involved with the facility Sentinel Health monitoring
program. Places requests for health-related supply orders with task
management.o Coordinates the receipt, stocking, and maintenance of
drugs, medicine and veterinary medical supplies inventories.
Maintain effective lines of communication with investigator
regarding colony and support duties Actively interact with
customers as required to solve customer requests, inquiries, and
complaints and to provide technical assistance when applicable to
job description. Track and maintain record of all incoming animal
orders and shipments. Receives, examines and properly houses
incoming animal shipments. Conduct all in-house water quality tests
accurately to provide case information Recognize various parasites,
abnormal clinical chemistry values, and abnormal behaviors of
animals, correctly notifying the veterinarian immediately
Researches, Develops, and Provides environmental enrichment
appropriate to the species housed. Provides other minor technical
support (e.g. restraining animals, collecting blood, performing
injections, and clinical treatments) as directed. Performs animal
husbandry and animal care support services (e.g. providing feed,
water, clean cages, and daily observations of each animal). Cleans
and sanitizes animal rooms and support areas. Disposes of waste and
animal carcasses. Utilize database for animal recordkeeping,
including but not limited to, animal housing and study support.
Assists with development of husbandry protocols as needed. Maintain
and record appropriate data for all duties completed. Assist with
receiving, stocking and maintenance of all supply inventories. The following are minimum qualifications related to theAquatics
Specialist III position: Education: Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences required.
Experience: Two years' experience working with aquatic species
required. Certification/Licensure: AALAS Certification at the LAT
level required, LATG certification within six months of
eligibility. Job Qualifications IMPORTANT:A resume is required to be considered for this
position.If you have not uploaded your resume in your candidate
profile, please return to upload field and attach your
resume/CV. 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 17,000 employees within 90 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 2019, revenue increased to $2.62 billion. 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 2019. Equal Employment Opportunity Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer -
M/F/Disabled/Vet. 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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