Research Associate

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 Research Associate I to work at our CRADL facilities, located in Boston and Cambridge, Massachusetts.

The Research Associate I conducts in vivo study work in rodents for multiple clients to support research programs. They collaborate with the veterinary staff to ensure that the health and welfare of laboratory animals are maintained in compliance with local, state, federal and institutional guidelines, and regulations.

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

• Able to perform and obtain competency/proficiency in the following techniques, at minimum:
• Handle and restrain animals using appropriate procedures
• Formulation and dosing calculations
• Dosing and inoculation of test articles via basic techniques ( e.g., oral gavage, intravenous, subcutaneous, intraperitoneal, etc.)
• Basic tissue (e; spleen, liver, etc.) and blood collection (e, cardiac puncture, intravenous, etc.)
• In-life monitoring of the study animals for body weights, clinical observations, tumor measurements, etc.
• Comply with all SOPs, BOPs and CRADL standards pertaining to in vivo studies utilizing laboratory animals for research.
• Monitors animal health and welfare while performing technical procedures.
• Perform study preparation activities, including but not limited to, IACUC and study protocol review, collection tube labeling, and room setup.
• Conduct laboratory procedures in compliance with approved IACUC protocols and study plans.
• Operate and maintain lab equipment with guidance (e.g. Isoflurane machine, IVIS, Irradiator, and others).
• Disposal of biological, hazardous, and animal facility waste following established procedures.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date lab records/ documentation while assuring quality and data integrity.
• Document experimental data as requested by clients in technical notebooks or approved electronic files. Perform humane euthanasia in accordance with the Guide for Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, the AVMA Guide on Euthanasia, and under the direction of the attending veterinarian, or designee.
• Report non-compliance or animal welfare concerns to the appropriate Animal Welfare Team member or IACUC office.
• Collaborate with other personnel within and across teams/departments to facilitate completion of assignments.
• Assist in maintaining clean work areas and lab supply inventory.
• Attend and participates in on-the-job and classroom training sessions, complete all assigned computer-based safety and professional development training by the pre-determined due dates.
• Maintain effective communication with supervisor/ leadership and assists in reporting procedural deficiencies and issues.
• Assist Vet Techs and Veterinarians with follow-up checks, treatments and procedure if needed.
• Maintain the required attendance level and adherence to work schedule. Accommodate varying workload and work on weekends, holidays and/or evening when needed.
• Perform other duties as directed by management.

• Associate degree (A.A./A.S.) or Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) in animal or laboratory science or related discipline AND a minimum of six – twelve (6-12) months of laboratory animal experience.
• High School Diploma or GED (General Education Degree) AND either
  1) a minimum of 2+ years of laboratory animal experience OR
  2) Certification from AALAS, at minimum Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT).

• Basic in vivo technical skills.
• Certification from AALAS, such as Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT).

The pay range for this position is $29-$32/ hour. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.