Research Technician Assistant

Job Summary

We are seeking a Research Technician Assistant for our Safety Assessment site located in Reno, Nevada
.

As a Research Technician Assistant
, you will have the opportunity to care for different species of animals at our state‑of‑the‑art safety sites. You will learn new skills ranging from animal care and handling of laboratory animals, perform clinical observations, blood collection, drug dosing, and perform accurate data collection and reporting.

The following are minimum requirements related to the Research Technician Assistant position:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.)
• 0‑6 months related experience in animal research and/or husbandry preferred.
• Ability to handle common laboratory animal species.
• Basic knowledge of Good Laboratory Practice regulations preferred.

Training schedule: 6 months, Monday‑Friday from 7:00am PT until 4:00pm PT. After you complete training, you will be assigned to work either Tuesday‑Saturday or Sunday‑Thursday. This is a full‑time opportunity.

If you possess the following qualities, we will train you in the rest:

• Enjoys working within a team
• Has the ability to work in a fast‑paced and challenging environment
• Pays attention to detail
• Dependable
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to think on your feet

With plenty of room for growth, you can enjoy a long and meaningful career in a positive work environment. Take your first step, patients are waiting.

The pay for this position is $22.00 USD per hour. Training schedule is M‑F, 7 am – 4 pm daily (6 mos). After training, permanent schedule is either Tues‑Sat or Sun‑Thurs, 7‑4 daily.

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.

If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e‑mail to  This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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