Consulting and Contract Staffing Services for Aquatic Research

The Aquatic Research and Consulting Services group of Charles River Laboratories 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. The group provides the aquatic research industry 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, including management oversight, contract staffing, and staff training. This expertise, along with the vast resources of Charles River Laboratories, enables us to provide customers in the government, academic, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology sectors the ability to meet their aquatic research goals.

Consulting Services

Charles River can assist you in either setting up a new aquatic research program or optimizing an existing system, as well as in a number of other important ways. Check out our complete line of services:

• 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 walk-through
• 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 guidelines

Contract Staffing

Charles River can provide qualified, experienced staff to run your aquatics research facility on a contract basis. Our staff currently cares for more than 80,000 fish, frogs, 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 structure a training program to suit your specific needs.

Testing

Additionally, Charles River offers Zebrafish Genetic Testing to genotype your transgenic and mutant zebrafish models via a variety of nucleic acid-based services.

Datasheet: Consulting and Contract Staffing Services for Aquatic Research

Datasheet: Zebrafish Genotyping Services

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