When you need aquatic specialists, Charles River provides the mentorship to meet your program requirements. The Aquatic Research and Consulting Services group at Charles River was formed based on a recognized need within the industry for a reputable source of information and guidance in using aquatic animals as research models. Within the aquatic research industry, the group serves as an invaluable resource for starting and maintaining a successful aquatic research program. Our expertise in the maintenance and use of aquatic species as research models allows us to offer a wide range of services, from consulting and experimental design implementation to operations support, which includes management oversight, contract staffing, and staff training. This expertise, along with the vast resources of Charles River, enables us to provide customers in the government, academic, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology sectors with the ability to meet their aquatic research goals.
Consulting Services
Charles River can assist you in either the design of a new aquatic research program or the optimization of an existing system, as well as offer support in a number of other significant areas. Our line of services includes:
- Pre-construction/renovation consultation
- Requirement evaluation for an effective system before you commit funds for construction
- Identification and specification of the infrastructure, equipment, and staffing needs of your program
- System and equipment procurement
- Post-renovation facility assessment
- New system evaluation to ensure a successful system before valuable research animals are introduced
- System troubleshooting needs
- Qualified trained aquatic husbandry and research staff
- Well-rounded training to new and existing husbandry and research staff
- Determination of optimal environmental parameters and SOP development
- Establishment of proven quality control and monitoring programs
- Guidance through a maze of emerging AAALAC and OLAW guidelines
Contract Staffing
Charles River can provide qualified, experienced staff to operate your aquatics research facility on a contract basis. Our staff currently cares for more than 80,000 fish, frogs, turtles, and other aquatic species used in biomedical research. No other company has the resources and experience it takes to efficiently recruit, hire, and train aquatic animal care staff, freeing you to focus on your research.
Training
Whether it's individual staff training in husbandry or group training in the operation of complete aquatics systems, Charles River can tailor a training program to suit your specific needs.
Testing
Charles River offers Zebrafish Genetic Testing to genotype your transgenic and mutant zebrafish models via a variety of nucleic acid-based services.
To learn more about Charles River's extensive consulting services portfolio, visit the
Charles River Consulting Services section.