Technician - Technical Operations

Technician I, Technical Operations

Location:

Ashland, OH

Shift: 1ST SHIFT (TUES-FRI 6AM-4:30PM) during 5‑9 week training. After training, shift will be 1st‑shift hours Mon–Thurs or Tues‑Fri 6AM-4:30PM with holiday rotation.

We are seeking a Technician I for our Safety Assessment site. Candidates will be trained to perform and become proficient in onboarding skills, procedures, and cooperating in a team environment. The technician is training in animal handling, husbandry, observations, basic physiological indices, and data collection/recording to support each skill. The technician may occasionally perform basic skills independently but continues working under supervision to gain proficiency.

• Ensure good welfare and humane care for all animals worked with through gentle, positive human‑animal interactions.
• Train in onboarding skills such as animal handling, husbandry, observations, basic physiological indices, and data collection/recording according to the training plan.
• Collect, document, review, and verify data on forms or in electronic data capture systems.
• Ensure high levels of study quality to meet study goals.
• Follow all PPE, safety, cleaning, and cross‑contamination elimination practices.
• Maintain appropriate communication with other personnel.
• Support teammates, technicians, and members of other departments.
• Follow direction from team leaders, trainers, research associates, and supervisors.
• Use and maintain instrumentation and equipment according to SOPs.
• Perform all tasks per SOP, BOP, and/or protocols.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.) preferred.
• Experience:
  
  No previous experience required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities to achieve goals.
• Computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite) and ability to learn a validated system.
• Ability to ensure a safe working environment by observing all safety procedures and wearing protective clothing and equipment.
• Ability to maintain study integrity and comply with regulatory agencies by performing activities according to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

The starting pay for this position is $19.00 per hour. Note that starting salaries may vary based on experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

Charles River is committed to helping our partners expedite preclinical drug development through exceptional safety assessment services, state‑of‑the‑art facilities, and expert regulatory guidance. We conduct approximately 300 investigational new drug (IND) programs annually in our Safety Assessment facilities.

Charles River Laboratories is an early‑stage contract research organization (CRO) with a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non‑GLP. With over 20,000 employees across 110 facilities in more than 20 countries, we coordinate worldwide resources to support our clients from target identification through preclinical development. Our mission is to improve the quality of people’s lives.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include bonus/incentives based on performance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, a stock purchase program, health and wellness coverage, employee and family wellbeing support programs, and flexible work‑life balance options.

Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. It is unlawful in some states (including Massachusetts) to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. If you require an accommodation due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources team at