Central Services Technician

For 75 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.

We are looking for a Central Services Technician I (Cage Processing) to join our Insourcing Solutions team located in Dixon, CA.

In the Central Services Technician I (Cage Processing) role, you will provide cleaning and maintenance of laboratory animal caging, equipment and cage preparation areas as well as cleaning of animal support areas under minimal supervision.

• Provide quality assurance to the cagewash area.
• Monitor and record results of cagewash water temperature and cleaning results using provided supplies such as temperature dots/strips, cultures.
• Ensure that all logbooks, checklists, and other records are completed in a timely fashion.
• Report any mechanical failures promptly and properly to the supervisor; and perform microbiological sampling in accordance with SOPs.
• Perform all other duties as they pertain to the processing of cages.

• A candidate that possesses a High School diploma, General Education Degree (G.E.D.) or equivalent required.
• Ability to read, write, understand, and follow directions.
• Ability to recognize and communicate verbally and/or in writing, problems requiring the attention of high-level personnel in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Rodent husbandry experience preferred.
• ALAT certification preferred.

Salary: $21.00 to $21.94 USD per hour. This range will depend on factors such as experience, skills, region, and certification.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including bonus/incentives based on performance, 401(k), paid time off, stock purchase program, health and wellness coverage, employee and family well‑being support programs, and work‑life balance flexibility.

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 certain states to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.

If you have a disability and need accommodation, contact our Human Resources team for assistance.