Animal Care Technician

Charles River Laboratories • Full-time • Mattawan, Michigan, United States • USD $19 / hour • 1m ago

Charles River Laboratories is seeking an Animal Care Technician I to join our Safety Assessment team in Mattawan, MI. If you’re passionate about working with animals and supporting scientific research, this is a great entry-level opportunity — no experience required!

As an Animal Care Technician I, you will be trained on essential skills to support research studies, including:

Animal care and husbandry
Feeding, cleaning, and handling animals
Cage and equipment maintenance
Monitoring animal welfare and ensuring humane treatment
Documenting work and using data entry systems
Supporting lab procedures and team operations

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED preferred
No prior experience required — we’ll train you!
Must be comfortable working with animals
Basic computer skills and ability to follow instructions
Must be able to work in a fast-paced, regulated environment

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

Strong attention to detail
Good communication and teamwork skills
Ability to follow safety and animal welfare protocols
Willingness to work flexible hours and adapt to changing needs

Schedule Options:

Shifts may vary depending on business needs. All roles require flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and holidays.

Potential permanent schedules include:

Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (with weekend/holiday rotation)
Saturday–Wednesday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Wednesday–Saturday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Join us and be part of a team that is helping to shape the future of drug development and scientific discovery.

Apply now to start your career in animal care with Charles River Labs!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $19.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

401(k)
Continuing education credits
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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