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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.
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The NHP Lab Technologist acts as Processing Team Leader, to collect, process, pack and ship biological samples needed for client requested biospecimens or pre-screening of animals for future shipments. Coordinate and/or perform supply preparation and sample collection procedures in order to ensure an efficient process and timely delivery of shipments to meet customer requests. Responsible for laboratory animal care. Must communicate and work closely with other team members, including the Veterinarian(s), Veterinarian Technicians, and other senior level Technicians with a focus on ensuring the efficient operation of the Lab in completing tests and associated documentation to ensure timely completion of all customer requests and requirements for animal shipment.
Responsibilities include:
Perform tasks and be familiar with the regulations associated with the receipt of animals into quarantine, transfer, distribution, and processing of animals
Perform and be proficient in basic technical skills (i.e. treatments, collection of biological samples, TB tests, etc.)
Must have demonstrated ability to perform independently and work cooperatively with a team
The pay range for this position is $25-$28/hr. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.
Education: High school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.).
Experience: 5-6 years related experience in a laboratory animal facility with AALAS ALAT certification, or
4-5 years' experience in a laboratory animal facility with AALAS LAT certification, or
3-4 years' experience in a laboratory animal facility with AALAS LATG certification, or Veterinary Technician (CVT or VTNE).
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
NHP experience strongly preferred.
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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 120 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 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.
