Research Technician

Research Technician I

Charles River Laboratories

Location: Shrewsbury, MA

Employment type: Full-time (Tue–Sat, 40 h/week)

Pay range: $24.50 per hour (salaries vary based on experience, education, certifications, and location)

The Research Technician I will collect and record data with minimal supervision in the performance of studies. Responsibilities include handling and restraining animals, conducting clinical observations, sample collection, monitoring food consumption, animal husbandry, performing accurate data collection and reporting, and administering test substances via basic methods.

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or GED. Bachelor’s degree in animal or life science or related discipline preferred.
• Experience:
  
  6 months to 1 year in animal research and/or husbandry, or fulfilling technical and experience requirements for the previous level.
• Certification/Licensure: ALAT preferred.
• Skills:
  
  Ability to handle common laboratory species, basic technical proficiency, data collection equipment operation, knowledge of GLPs and regulatory guidelines for laboratory animal care, and basic understanding of study design and protocols.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be acceptable.

A resume/CV must be uploaded during the application process. Please ensure work history and education are correctly added.

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.

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