Technician , Technical Operations

Technician I, Technical Operations –
Charles River Laboratories

For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform.

In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.

We are seeking a Technician I, Technical Operations for our Safety Assessment site located in Ashland, OH
. This is a full‑time position that requires 5‑9 weeks of training Tuesday–Friday 6:00‑4:30 PM at $19 / hour. After training the weekday shift is Tuesday–Friday 6:00‑4:30 PM; every 4th weekend, every other holiday. We also have weekend shifts available. The weekend schedules are Friday‑Sunday or Saturday‑Monday 6:00‑6:30 PM, every other holiday after training. There is a 10% pay differential for Saturday/Sunday hours only.

A Technician I is in training to perform and become proficient in on‑boarding skills, procedures, and cooperating in a team environment. The technician is learning basic skills required to support a study, which may include 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 on skills still in development.

• Ensure good welfare and humane care for all animals worked with through gentle, positive human animal interactions.
• Train in on‑boarding skills which may include animal handling, husbandry, observations, basic physiological indices, and data collection/recording to support each skill. Specific tasks will be based on each area’s training plan and business needs.
• 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 team‑mates, 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.

(Knowledge, Experience,

Skills and Abilities

required to accomplish the essential functions) include but are not limited to:

• 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 for the specific education and experience listed above.
• Certification/Licensure:
  None.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities to achieve goals.
• Computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite), commensurate with essential functions, including the ability to learn a validated system.
• Ability to ensure that a safe working environment is maintained by observing all safety procedures and working methods by making proper use of protective clothing and equipment, and by reading, understanding, and following all safety documents issued or notified of.
• Ability to ensure the integrity of the studies and fulfill the regulatory agencies requirements by performing the activities according to the Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Business Operating Procedures (BOP) and the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) rules.
• Ability to work extended hours beyond normal work schedule to include, but not limited to evenings, weekends, extended shifts, and/or extra shifts, sometimes on short notice.
• Ability to work under specific time constraints.

• Employees must be able to lift, move, manipulate, and/or hold…