Research Technician

At Charles River, we are passionate about improving the quality of people’s lives. When you join our global family, you will help create healthier lives for millions of patients and their families.

Charles River employees are innovative thinkers, who are dedicated to continuous learning and improvement. We will empower you with the resources you need to grow and develop in your career.

As a Charles River employee, you will be part of an industry-leading, customer-focused company at the forefront of drug development. Your skills will play a key role in bringing life-saving therapies to market faster through simpler, quicker, and more digitalized processes. Whether you are in lab operations, finance, IT, sales, or another area, when you work at Charles River, you will be the difference every day for patients across the globe.

The Research Technician I will collect and record data with minimal supervision in the performance of studies. Responsible for handling and restraining animals, clinical observations, sample collection, monitoring food consumption, animal husbandry, and performing accurate data collection and reporting. Administer test substances by various basic methods.

• Perform in-life technical procedures (e.g., clipping, handling, binding, removals, body weight, dosing).
• Administer test substances by various basic methods (e.g., oral gavage).
• Input, print and edit computer entries (e.g., in life numbers, body weights, food consumption and clinical observation).
• Under supervision may act as lead/primary technician on basic studies.
• Observe animals for general health and overall well being.
• Collect and record research data and biological specimens in compliance with applicable guidelines and regulations (GLPs, SOPS).
• Read basic study protocols and extract pertinent information.
• Review documentation of functions performed as part of quality control requirements.
• Retrieve and view SOPs using appropriate database.
• Use applicable GLPs, SOPs, processes and company policies when performing all job functions.
• Handle, restrain, and provide care for all species of laboratory animals at the site.
• Perform study preparation activities including collection tube labeling and room setup.
• Maintain clean work areas (e.g.: laboratory area, primary enclosures, animal exam areas).
• Receive animals (e.g., general health observation, sexing and identification) of all species, if applicable for the site.
• Under supervision, perform basic formulation procedures (i.e. simple dilutions, label and dispense).

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or General Equivalent Degree (G.E.D.). Bachelor’s preferred (B.S) or equivalent in animal or life science or related discipline.
• Experience:
  
  6 months related experience in animal research and/or husbandry or must have fully satisfied technical and experience requirements for the previous level.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
• Certification/Licensure: ALAT preferred.
• Other:
  Ability to handle common laboratory species. Proficient in basic technical skills and the operation of data collection equipment. Knowledge of guidelines relating to the care of laboratory animals. Basic understanding of study design and protocols.

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

No degree required

Charles River is committed to helping our partners expedite their preclinical drug development with exceptional safety assessment services, state-of-the-art facilities and expert regulatory guidance. From individual specialty toxicology and IND enabling studies to tailored packages and total laboratory support, our deeply experienced team can design and execute programs that anticipate challenges and avoid roadblocks for a smooth, efficient journey to market.

Each year approximately 120 investigational new drug (IND) programs are conducted in our Safety Assessment facilities.

Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment…