animal care services 

We understand that a high-quality animal research program is an important component of your overall research mission. To help assure humane animal care and use, regulatory compliance, and cost-effective operations, Charles River provides hundreds of talented managers and scientific, veterinary, and animal husbandry professionals to customers in the government, commercial, and non-profit sectors. Our contract personnel range from entry-level cagewash and animal care personnel to board-certified veterinarians, and from research associates to bench scientists. Each of our customized staffing contracts is also fully supported by Charles River’s extensive corporate resources.

Charles River professionals are available to confidentially discuss your personnel needs and, upon request, to conduct an on-site evaluation of your staffing requirements. This assessment will help us to assemble a team that has the skills and experience to deliver high-quality services specifically for your research program.

Corporate Response Team

When you need a rapid resolution for your laboratory staffing issues, our Corporate Response Team will be there to support you.

This group of well‑educated animal care and technical professionals is available to care for and work with virtually any species of laboratory animal whenever the need arises. CRT members are trained to quickly familiarize themselves with customer programs and facilities and to augment Charles River’s staffing efforts on a short‑term assignment basis. This is a truly unique capability of Charles River and one that our clients draw upon in time of need.

Additional Support Services

In addition to providing well-trained and reliable personnel on a contract basis, Charles River offers additional support services in conjunction with its staffing efforts, including:

• Facility assessment, design, and environment analyses provided by our engineering professionals;
• Assistance in the preparation and review of SOPs, program protocols, and other critical documentation;
• Assistance in preparing facilities and programs for AAALAC accreditation;
• Quality assurance audits to ensure compliance with relevant internal, regulatory, and industry standards;
• Biosecurity audits and evaluation reports.

If your research needs include outsourcing, our Navigator Services, a global network of consultants and program managers, can offer you more solutions to navigate the drug development process.

To learn more about Charles River's extensive consulting services portfolio, visit the Charles River Consulting Services section.