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 care for different species of animals at our state‑of‑the‑art safety sites. You will perform clinical observations, blood collection, drug dosing, and accurate data collection and reporting.

• 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.

• 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

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

The pay for this position is $22.00 USD per hour.

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 need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources team by sending an e‑mail to  This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.