> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1853748-technician-i-temporary-to-potential-permanent](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1853748-technician-i-temporary-to-potential-permanent). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Technician I - Temporary to Potential Permanent - **Company:** Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. - **Location:** Mattawan, MI, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** $39,520.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Electronic Data Capture, Microsoft Office - **Published:** July 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/A0F9A1547B924D919FE604041481B138/job/ ## About the Role Character - Unquestionable integrity. Respect for all. Coachable - Eager to receive feedback. Open to making improvements. Commitment - Dedicated to our animals, our clients/studies, our team. Collaborative - Team player. Eager to help. Communicative - Proactively asks questions. Provide complete answers. Competent - Continuously and proactively hones and expands skill sets., * Education: High school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.), required. Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) or equivalent in a biological science, preferred. * Experience: No previous experience required. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite), commensurate with essential functions, including the ability to learn a validated system. * Ability to work extended hours beyond normal work schedule includes evenings, weekends, extended shifts, and/or extra shifts, sometimes on short notice. * Ability to ensure that a safe working environment is maintained observing all safety procedures and working methods by making proper use of protective clothing and equipment, and by reading, understanding, and following all safety documents issued or notified of. * Must be authorized to work in the United States without a sponsor visa, now or in the future. ## Description We are seeking Temporary to Potential Permanent Animal Research Technician at our Safety Assessment site located in Mattawan, MI. The pay for this position is $19/hour plus non-CRL benefits. A Technician is responsible for assisting management, scientists, veterinarians and study related items. The technician performs basic skills independently and continues to work under supervision to gain proficiency on skills still in development. They administer substances to animals, perform husbandry duties including cleaning/transporting caging and providing food and water; perform observations of animals to determine morbidity/mortality; collect and handle data and specimens. In this role, expect to preform husbandry duties including the following: * Cleaning/transporting caging * Providing food ad water * Observing animals to determine general health/concerns * Collecting and handling data and specimens * Administering substances to animals Training Schedule: Week 1: Monday Afternoon, Tuesday-Friday 8:00AM - 4:30PM Week 2+: Monday-Friday 7:00AM* - 3:30PM* Potential Permanent Schedules: May vary based on business need and available roles to include: * Monday - Friday with weekend and holiday rotations 07:00AM - 3:30PM * Sunday - Thursday with holiday rotations 07:00AM - 3:30PM * Tuesday - Saturday with holiday rotations 07:00AM - 3:30PM * Wednesday - Saturday with holiday rotations 07:00AM - 3:30PM * Saturday - Wednesday with holiday rotations 07:00AM - 3:30PM All roles and shifts require flexibility to work extended hours outside of scheduled shift based on business need, sometimes with short notice., * Ensure good welfare and humane care for all animals worked with through gentle, positive human animal interactions. * Train in on-boarding skills which may include animal handling, husbandry, observations, basic physiological indices, and data collection/recording to support each skill. Specific tasks will be based on each area's training plan and business needs. * Collect, document, review, and verify data on forms, or in electronic data capture systems. * Maintain appropriate communication with other personnel. * Use and maintain instrumentation and equipment according to SOPs. * Capable of repetitive gripping, pinching, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling. 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