Research Technician

Job Overview

Join our team as a Research Technician I and play a key role in supporting preclinical research studies.

The Research Technician I collects and records study data with minimal supervision. Responsibilities include handling and restraining laboratory animals, performing clinical observations, collecting samples, monitoring food consumption, supporting animal husbandry activities, and maintaining accurate study records. This position administers test substances using routine techniques and performs study procedures in compliance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs), study protocols, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Training schedule:
Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm

Work schedule:

Tuesday-Saturday or Sunday-Thursday, 7:30am-4:00pm

Overtime, weekend, holiday, and after-hours coverage may be required based on study needs.

• Perform in-life study procedures, including animal handling, restraint, identification, body weight collection, dosing, clipping, and related technical activities.
• Administer test substances using routine methods, such as oral gavage.
• Monitor animal health and well-being through clinical observations and food consumption assessments.
• Collect biological samples and accurately record research data in accordance with GLPs, study protocols, and SOPs.
• Enter, review, edit, and maintain study data using computerized data collection systems.
• Prepare study materials, including labeling collection tubes and setting up study rooms.
• Review and maintain study documentation to support quality control requirements.
• Read and interpret basic study protocols to perform assigned tasks.
• Retrieve and follow SOPs, company policies, and procedural requirements.
• Provide husbandry support and care for laboratory animals across species housed at the site.
• Maintain clean, organized, and compliant laboratory and animal care areas.
• Receive and process incoming animals, including health observations, sexing, and identification.
• Under supervision, may serve as the primary technician on routine studies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED required;
  Bachelor's degree in Animal Science, Life Sciences, or a related field preferred.
• 6 months to 1 year of experience in animal research, laboratory animal husbandry, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• ALAT certification preferred.
• Ability to work in a regulated research environment and follow study protocols, SOPs, and company procedures.
• Compassionate toward animal welfare and committed to providing high-quality animal care.
• Comfortable working in a research setting with laboratory animals and associated occupational health and safety requirements.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to accurate recordkeeping.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaborate effectively as part of a team.

• Ability to lift, move, and carry up to 50 pounds, including equipment, materials, and animals.
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.
• Fine motor skills required for technical procedures and animal handling.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus are required.

• Research laboratory and animal facility setting with exposure to live animals, allergens, zoonotic diseases, biological materials, chemicals, and laboratory equipment.
• Work may involve exposure to moderate-to-high noise levels, fumes, airborne particles, and mechanical equipment.

The hourly rate for this position is $24.50. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

Benefits may include bonus/incentives based on performance, 401K, paid time off, stock purchase program, Health and wellness coverage, employee and family wellbeing support programs, and work life balance flexibility.

Charles River is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, family status, pregnancy, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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