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Location: Bethesda, MD, US
Job Type: Full time
Shift: 1st
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 Summary
We are looking for an Animal Care Technician I to join our Insourcing Solutions team, located in Bethesda, MD.
The responsibilities of the Animal Care Technician I are to perform daily animal health observations, animal husbandry duties, to maintain the quality and health of research animals, to include performing daily water bottle and cage checks, cage changing and/or cage cleaning as required; providing food and water; and recording health concerns.
In addition:
- Maintain accurate records of animal breeding, housing, or support areas.
- Receive, inspect, and house incoming animals.
- Assist with restraint, handling, and manipulation of various animal species.
- May become involved in breeding and weaning procedures.
- Monitor personnel and equipment entry into various rooms.
- Operate required equipment and performs general housekeeping.
Job Qualifications
A candidate that possesses a high school diploma or general education degree is preferred; experience performing basic animal care desired. Interest in achieving ALAT certification upon eligibility.
The pay for this position is $22.50 USD per hour.
About Insourcing Solutions
Charles 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 River
Charles 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 Opportunity
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 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@crl.com. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
Req ID #: 233186
Location: Bethesda, MD, US
Job Type: Full time
Shift: 1st
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 Summary
We are looking for an Animal Care Technician I to join our Insourcing Solutions team, located in Bethesda, MD.
The responsibilities of the Animal Care Technician I are to perform daily animal health observations, animal husbandry duties, to maintain the quality and health of research animals, to include performing daily water bottle and cage checks, cage changing and/or cage cleaning as required; providing food and water; and recording health concerns.
In addition:
- Maintain accurate records of animal breeding, housing, or support areas.
- Receive, inspect, and house incoming animals.
- Assist with restraint, handling, and manipulation of various animal species.
- May become involved in breeding and weaning procedures.
- Monitor personnel and equipment entry into various rooms.
- Operate required equipment and performs general housekeeping.
Job Qualifications
A candidate that possesses a high school diploma or general education degree is preferred; experience performing basic animal care desired. Interest in achieving ALAT certification upon eligibility.
The pay for this position is $22.50 USD per hour.
About Insourcing Solutions
Charles 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 River
Charles 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 Opportunity
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 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@crl.com. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
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Which science and research companies sponsor F-1 OPT visas in Maryland?
Maryland has a high concentration of science and research employers with established OPT sponsorship patterns. Federal contractors such as Leidos, Booz Allen Hamilton, and SAIC regularly hire OPT-eligible researchers. Government agencies like NIH, FDA, and NOAA bring on OPT workers through affiliated programs and contractors. Biotechnology firms in the I-270 corridor, including those in Rockville's biotech cluster, also have consistent track records of sponsoring F-1 OPT candidates in research roles.
Which cities in Maryland have the most science and research F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
Bethesda and Rockville lead in volume, driven by NIH's main campus and the surrounding biotech and pharma cluster along I-270. Baltimore is strong for biomedical and clinical research, largely tied to Johns Hopkins and the University of Maryland Medical System. College Park benefits from proximity to federal agencies and the University of Maryland research enterprise. Frederick also has notable activity, particularly in life sciences and biodefense research.
What types of science and research roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship in Maryland?
Roles that directly apply a candidate's field of study qualify for F-1 OPT, and Maryland's science sector offers a wide range of them. Common qualifying positions include research scientist, bioinformatics analyst, environmental scientist, laboratory technician, computational biologist, and data analyst in research settings. Roles tied to federal health agencies, defense research institutions, and university-affiliated labs are particularly common in Maryland and frequently align with OPT eligibility requirements.
How do I find science and research F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Maryland?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT job seekers and filters science and research positions in Maryland by visa sponsorship availability, so you're not sorting through listings that won't support your status. Beyond using Migrate Mate, targeting employers in Maryland's federal contractor ecosystem and biotech corridor directly increases your chances, as these organizations hire OPT candidates with regularity and often have structured onboarding for international researchers.
Are there any Maryland-specific considerations for F-1 OPT sponsorship in science and research?
Maryland's high density of federal agencies creates a nuance worth knowing: many positions at NIH, FDA, and NOAA are federal government roles that F-1 OPT holders are generally not eligible for directly. However, contractor and grantee positions supporting those agencies, which represent a large share of Maryland's science job market, are typically open to OPT candidates. Security clearance requirements are also common in Maryland's defense research sector, which can complicate or extend hiring timelines for international candidates.
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