Animal Care Associate – job post

As an Animal Care Associate for our production site in Stone Ridge, NY, you will be responsible for the well-being of our research animals. Your contribution will ensure the health of our animals, as well as impact the lives of patients across the world. Why Join Us? No experience required. Paid on-the-job training provided. Up to $500 sign-on bonus (CRL employees not eligible). Monday-Friday, 1st shift schedule. Some rotating weekends required. Early morning hours. Company-sponsored benefits include paid vacation, sick and personal time, flex days, paid holidays, comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Perform routine animal husbandry duties and monitor daily health and welfare to maintain quality and health of animals. Handle, transfer, and distribute animals, supplies and waste as needed to and from work area(s). Monitor animal health by observing animal behavior, physical appearance, and physical environment. Identify and report any abnormal findings. Responsible for collecting health monitoring swabs and following health monitoring schedules. Perform physical environment housekeeping duties and production operations according to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and/or Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Maintain recordkeeping pertaining to animal or supply area inventories. Strictly follow all procedures necessary to maintain the barrier room barrier. Use supplies according to safety guidelines. Perform all job-related duties in accordance with company safety procedures. Colony Management Perform all other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: No experience required; training provided Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $17.75 per hour Work Location: In person