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Research Associate I
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Charles River Laboratories
For 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.
Job Summary We are seeking a Research Associate to join our
Insourcing Solutions
team, located in
Cambridge, MA . As the
Research Associate , you will conduct in vivo study work in rodents for multiple IS clients to support research programs. Collaborate with the veterinary staff to ensure the health and welfare of laboratory animals are maintained in compliance with guidelines and regulations.
Additional Responsibilities
Able to perform and obtain competency/proficiency in the following techniques, at minimum:
Handle and restrain animals using appropriate procedures
Formulation and dosing calculations
Dosing and inoculation of test articles via basic techniques (e.g., oral gavage, intravenous, subcutaneous, intraperitoneal, etc.)
Basic tissue and blood collection (e.g., cardiac puncture, intravenous, etc.)
In‑life monitoring of the study animals for body weights, clinical observations, tumor measurements, etc.
Monitors animal health and welfare while performing technical procedures.
Perform study preparation activities, including but not limited to IACUC and study protocol review, collection tube labeling, and room setup.
Conduct laboratory procedures in compliance with approved IACUC protocols and study plans.
Operate and maintain lab equipment with guidance (e.g. Isoflurane machine, IVIS, Irradiator, and others).
Maintain accurate and up-to-date lab records/documents while assuring quality and data integrity.
Document experimental data as requested by clients in technical notebooks or approved electronic files.
Perform humane euthanasia in accordance with the Guide for Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, the AVMA Guide on Euthanasia, and under the direction of the attending veterinarian, or designee.
Report non‑compliance or animal welfare concerns to the appropriate Animal Welfare Team member or IACUC office.
Collaborate with other personnel within and across teams/departments to facilitate completion of assignments.
Attend and participate in on‑the‑job and classroom training sessions, complete all assigned computer‑based safety and professional development training by the predetermined due dates.
Maintain effective communication with supervisor/leadership and assist in reporting procedural deficiencies and issues.
Assist Vet Techs and Veterinarians with follow‑up checks, treatments and procedures if needed.
Job Qualifications To qualify for this role, candidates must have one of the following combinations of education and experience.
Option 1
High School Diploma or GED AND either 1) a minimum of 2+ years of lab animal experience or 2) Certification from AALAS, at minimum the ALAT. Preferred basic in‑vivo technical skills.
Option 2
A.A./A.S. or B.A./B.S. in animal or laboratory (life) sciences or related discipline AND a minimum of 6–12 months lab animal experience. Preferred basic in‑vivo technical skills; ALAT certification.
The pay range for this position is $29 to $32 USD per hour. Salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.
About Insourcing Solutions Charles River Insourcing Solutions can streamline research by delivering operational and cost efficiencies through the strategic insourcing of GMP, GLP and non‑GLP research services from discovery through safety assessment. Insourcing Solutions provides the ability to maintain control of your facility and expertise while leveraging available space.
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.
We’re committed to providing benefits that elevate your quality of life. Based on your position these 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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. Charles River is an equal‑opportunity employer.
Accommodations for Applicants with Disabilities 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 otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e‑mail message to crrecruitment_US@crl.com. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
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Research Associate I
role at
Charles River Laboratories
For 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.
Job Summary We are seeking a Research Associate to join our
Insourcing Solutions
team, located in
Cambridge, MA . As the
Research Associate , you will conduct in vivo study work in rodents for multiple IS clients to support research programs. Collaborate with the veterinary staff to ensure the health and welfare of laboratory animals are maintained in compliance with guidelines and regulations.
Additional Responsibilities
Able to perform and obtain competency/proficiency in the following techniques, at minimum:
Handle and restrain animals using appropriate procedures
Formulation and dosing calculations
Dosing and inoculation of test articles via basic techniques (e.g., oral gavage, intravenous, subcutaneous, intraperitoneal, etc.)
Basic tissue and blood collection (e.g., cardiac puncture, intravenous, etc.)
In‑life monitoring of the study animals for body weights, clinical observations, tumor measurements, etc.
Monitors animal health and welfare while performing technical procedures.
Perform study preparation activities, including but not limited to IACUC and study protocol review, collection tube labeling, and room setup.
Conduct laboratory procedures in compliance with approved IACUC protocols and study plans.
Operate and maintain lab equipment with guidance (e.g. Isoflurane machine, IVIS, Irradiator, and others).
Maintain accurate and up-to-date lab records/documents while assuring quality and data integrity.
Document experimental data as requested by clients in technical notebooks or approved electronic files.
Perform humane euthanasia in accordance with the Guide for Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, the AVMA Guide on Euthanasia, and under the direction of the attending veterinarian, or designee.
Report non‑compliance or animal welfare concerns to the appropriate Animal Welfare Team member or IACUC office.
Collaborate with other personnel within and across teams/departments to facilitate completion of assignments.
Attend and participate in on‑the‑job and classroom training sessions, complete all assigned computer‑based safety and professional development training by the predetermined due dates.
Maintain effective communication with supervisor/leadership and assist in reporting procedural deficiencies and issues.
Assist Vet Techs and Veterinarians with follow‑up checks, treatments and procedures if needed.
Job Qualifications To qualify for this role, candidates must have one of the following combinations of education and experience.
Option 1
High School Diploma or GED AND either 1) a minimum of 2+ years of lab animal experience or 2) Certification from AALAS, at minimum the ALAT. Preferred basic in‑vivo technical skills.
Option 2
A.A./A.S. or B.A./B.S. in animal or laboratory (life) sciences or related discipline AND a minimum of 6–12 months lab animal experience. Preferred basic in‑vivo technical skills; ALAT certification.
The pay range for this position is $29 to $32 USD per hour. Salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.
About Insourcing Solutions Charles River Insourcing Solutions can streamline research by delivering operational and cost efficiencies through the strategic insourcing of GMP, GLP and non‑GLP research services from discovery through safety assessment. Insourcing Solutions provides the ability to maintain control of your facility and expertise while leveraging available space.
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.
We’re committed to providing benefits that elevate your quality of life. Based on your position these 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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. Charles River is an equal‑opportunity employer.
Accommodations for Applicants with Disabilities 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 otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e‑mail message to crrecruitment_US@crl.com. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
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