Technician , Sample Processing 2nd Shift

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 an experienced Sample Processing Technician I – 2nd shift for our Safety Assessment site located in Ashland, Ohio.

• Prepare materials needed, including tubes, study books and appropriate paperwork prior to sample processing collection days.
• Process, check, and store samples for analysis.
• Review documentation of functions performed as part of quality control requirements.
• Perform daily maintenance and quality control of minimal to moderately complex equipment, with minimal supervision.
• Assist with inventory of laboratory supplies.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.
• Train in all SPL functions to gain proficiency and independence in skill set.

The pay for this position is $19/hour with 10% shift differential for 2nd shift hours. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

• 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, unless required by local government.
• 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.

• Must be able to perform procedures, which require, talking, hearing, walking or standing for long periods of time (75% of the work day), entering data into a computer, using appropriate instruments, reaching with hands and arms, working in narrow spaces, and wearing safety equipment (PPE) according to OSHA regulations and company standards.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to lift, move, manipulate, and/or hold heavy objects up to and including 30 pounds.

Charles River is committed to helping our partners expedite their preclinical drug development with exceptional safety assessment services, state‑of‑the‑art facilities and expert regulatory guidance. From individual specialty toxicology and IND‑enabling studies to tailored packages and total laboratory support, our deeply experienced team can design and execute programs that anticipate challenges and avoid roadblocks for a smooth, efficient journey to market. Each year approximately 300 investigational new drug (IND) programs are conducted in our Safety Assessment facilities.

Charles River is an early‑stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non‑GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients’ clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities.

Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.

With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in over 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply…