Charles River Laboratories Hiring for Animal Packer at Raleigh, NC Full Time

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 Packer to join our team in Raleigh, NC.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Pack and ship containers per standard operating procedures according to appropriate packing/shipping documentation.

Complete paperwork related to packing and shipping.

Unload delivery trucks and place supplies in appropriate areas.

Operate fork lift to transport supplies within the warehouse area.

Prepare and submit written records, charts, logs and inventories as requested.

Perform physical environment housekeeping and sanitizing of all support work areas.

Perform humane chemical and physical euthanasia in accordance with the Guide for Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, the AVMA Guide on Euthanasia, and under the direction of the attending veterinarian, or designee.

Check live traps each weekday morning and report all findings in accordance with site biosecurity procedures.

Perform research model production activities as needed.

May provide other support services, including materials delivery and housekeeping, as assigned.

Perform all other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D).

One to two years related animal experience.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
One to two years warehouse or stockroom experience.

Forklift experience.

About Research Models & Services

Fundamental to basic research and discovery is the use of in vivo models to help identify disease targets and determine potential biological pathways that regulate the condition. As the world’s leader in the production and distribution of the highest quality research animal, with 1 out of 2 animal models produced for preclinical research globally, we understand the importance of this step. With seven decades of experience, our expertise is unmatched, allowing us to provide you with the perfect model, including disease-specific and preconditioned options, for basic research and beyond.