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Form of workFor 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we'll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.
A Facilities Maintenance Technician is responsible for: performing routine maintenance service and repairs in buildings, on the grounds, and with cages. The individual in this role relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals and is knowledgeable in the procedures and safety measures in area(s) of specialty, such as plumbing, lighting and other entry level electrical needs, door/door hardware, carpentry, painting, grounds maintenance, cage maintenance, and/or equipment servicing and support.
Starting at 22hr.
Essential Functions
- Perform a variety of routine preventative and corrective maintenance services and repairs in areas such as: plumbing, carpentry, painting, equipment servicing/support, fixing/replacing door/door hardware and glass, operating various power/hand tools and grounds equipment, and assisting electricians.
- Assist with cage maintenance/set up and assists with other complex maintenance duties.
- Implement general and preventative maintenance and testing procedures on assets such as incinerators, lift pits, and animal watering systems.
- Work on construction projects, including tear-down/build-up projects.
- Assist with problem-solving and assists with corrective action preventative action (CAPA) responsibilities.
- Keep records/documentation of assigned work and work accomplished.
- Assist with constructing caging, may include limited welding.
- Conduct routine equipment tours and/or inspections.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- HS/GED degree with no experience; contract research organization experience preferred.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
- Demonstrated ability to perform a variety of routine maintenance tasks.
- Demonstrated basic knowledge of procedures and safety measures in area of specialty.
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing at all levels inside and outside the organization.
- Basic familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Computer skills, commensurate with Essential Functions, including the ability to learn a validated system.
- Ability to work extended hours beyond normal work schedule to include, but not limited to evenings, weekends, extended shifts, and/or extra shifts, sometimes on short notice.
- Ability to work under specific time constraints.
About Safety Assessment
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 300 investigational new drug (IND) programs are conducted in our Safety Assessment facilities.
About Charles River
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 services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients' clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.
With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in over 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client's unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world.
At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people's lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly supported the development of 86% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2021.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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 message to [email protected]. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
For more information, please visit www.criver.com.
