Behavior Reseach Specialist II

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.Job SummaryWe are looking for a Behavioral Research Specialist II to join our Insourcing Solutions team locatedin Poolesville, MD.As the Behavioral Research Specialist II, you will maintain, monitor and provide the necessary care to meet the needs of lab animal psychological well-being and behavioral health under the guidance of the DVR program. Additional responsibilities include: Reviews, comprehends and complies with all SOP's and quality assurance standards pertaining to specific area. Conduct behavioral assessments on NHPs as requested. Establish pairs/social groups and monitor for compatibility. Maintaining the required goal of the QASP. Use positive reinforcement to train animals for various husbandry and veterinary procedures. Participate in discussions pertaining to enrichment. Evaluate and implement novel behavioral data collection methodologies. Responsibilities continued Prepare for incoming shipments of NHPs and work with animal care managers/staff on adjustments to husbandry. Organize and maintain related data and demonstrate proficiency using computer programs; able to enter and/or interpret data in spreadsheets for data analyses. Perform all other duties as assigned by management. Occasional work with other species (such as but not limited to varius ungulates and mice) Job QualificationsThe following are minimum requirements related to the Behavioral Research Specialist I position: Education: BS or MS (preferred) degree in a scientific discipline or have an AA degree and related practical experience. Experience:Five years' experience in a laboratory animal facility of which at least two (2) years preferred with NHP (non-human primates). Performing animal observations and behavior assessments highly desired; and an understanding of the applications of positive reinforcement training. The pay for this position is $35.00 USD per hour. If you are interested in contributing to the well-being of our communities, not only across the country but around the world, please join us and BE THE DIFFERENCE!About Insourcing SolutionsCharles 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 RiverCharles 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 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in over 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.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 worked on 80% of the drugs approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the past five years.We're committed to providing benefits that elevate your quality of life. Based on your position these may include: bonus/incentives based on performance, 401K, paid time off, stock purchase program, Health and wellness coverage, employee and family wellbeing support programs, and work life balance flexibility.Equal Employment OpportunityCharles 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 some states (including Massachusetts) to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.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@. 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 .232399

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