Training

From individual staff training in laboratory animal care and husbandry to group training in the operation of complete aquatic research systems, Charles River can tailor a program to suit your specific needs. Our training team is dedicated to providing a learning environment for competency-based training. We offer both didactic and hands-on instruction in actual and simulated research environments, as well as synchronous and asynchronous e-learning course design and deployment.

 

We offer over 85 core training programs in the following areas:

  • Laboratory orientation
  • Occupational health and safety
  • Vivarium technical skills
  • Professional development
  • Leadership/Supervisory development
  • AALAS certification exam prep
  • Animal welfare and enrichment
  • Training documentation and record keeping
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Train-the-trainer

For a detailed list of our training programs and courses, view our Customized Training Menu.

  • Didactic and hands-on instruction capabilities
  • Dedicated team of full-time trainers
  • Internal Charles River professional staff
  • External experts, trainers and lecturers sourced and funded by Charles River
  • Charles River corporate professional and technical staffing resources for specific topic instruction

To learn more about our instructors and training facility, view the Charles River Training Center At-a-Glance sheet.

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