Medical Technologist

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.

Basic

Summary:

A Medical Technologist I is responsible for performing specimen analyses and administrative duties,required by protocols, Business Operating Procedures (BOPs), and Standard Operating Procedures(SOPs), on biological specimens from all species to produce sound, accurate, and reliable data. The individual in this role must use good communication and interpersonal skills in a collaborative team environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure good welfare and humane care for all animals worked with through gentle, positive
• human-animal interactions.
• Train on all Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs).
• Train in on-boarding tasks which may include reading protocols, SOPs, and BOPs.
• Performs basic medical technology techniques on primary benches (urinalysis, coagulation,
• hematology, and chemistry).
• Processes specimens: checking for clots, making blood smears and pipetting of serum/plasma.
• Trains and gains proficiency in Medical Technologist I core skills and values.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

The pay for this position is $28.00 - 32.00/hr please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

Qualifications:

• Education:
  
  Associate degree (A.A./A.S.) or equivalent in medical laboratory technology (MLT) orrelated field desired. Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent in medical technology (MT) preferred.
• Experience:
  
  0-1 year of experience in a clinical pathology laboratory.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
• Certification/Licensure: MLT, MT, or MLS with certification or certification eligible (ASCP orHEW) preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and perform clinical laboratory procedures, both manually and usinginstrumentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills inside and outside the organization.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities to achieve goals.
• Computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office), 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 procedure sand 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 andUse Committee (IACUC) rules.
• GLP environment requires attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and accurate recordkeeping competencies.
• Ability to work extended hours beyond normal work schedule to include, but not limited toevenings, weekends, extended shifts, and/or extra shifts, sometimes on short notice.
• Ability to work under specific time constraints.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without a sponsor visa, now or in the future.

Physical Demands:

• Employees must be able to lift, move, manipulate,…