Charles River Laboratories
Research Technician I
Charles River Laboratories, Horsham, Pennsylvania, United States, 19044
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Research Technician 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 Must be able to work full time – 40 hours/week, day shift starting one month from offer date.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Observe animals for general health and overall well being.
Collect and record research data in compliance with Good Laboratory Practice Regulations (GLPs), study protocols and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Perform basic in‑life technical procedures upon completion and sign‑off of specific skill training (e.g., clipping, handling, chipping, binding, removals, body weight).
Assist in cohabitation smears of all species.
Perform computer input under supervision.
Read basic study protocols and extract pertinent information.
Review documentation of functions performed as part of quality control requirements.
Retrieve and view Standard Operating Procedures using appropriate database.
Use 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. Perform all other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education: High school diploma or General Equivalency Degree (GED).
Experience: 0‑6 months related experience in animal research and/or husbandry preferred.
Equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute.
Certification/Licensure: None.
Other: Ability to handle common laboratory animal species; basic knowledge of GLP regulations preferred.
Physical Demands
Employees must be able to lift, move, manipulate, and/or hold heavy objects up to and including 50 pounds; this includes work materials, equipment, and/or animals.
Must be able to perform procedures that require talking, hearing, standing or sitting for long periods, entering data into a computer, using appropriate instruments, reaching with hands and arms, working in narrow spaces, and wearing PPE according to OSHA regulations and company standards.
Must be able to frequently firmly hold species while utilizing fine motor skills.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
Works in a research environment, requiring use of sharp objects, working around mechanical parts, and exposure to known or unknown toxic or caustic chemicals and/or biological hazards, fumes, and airborne particles. Noise levels range from moderate to loud.
Employee regularly works with live animals with risk of exposure to allergens, zoonotic disease, and biohazards.
Noise level in the work environment ranges from low to high depending on the species housed.
Comments
This position requires overtime, weekend, holiday, and/or after‑hours shift coverage, as needed.
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) that has built upon its 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. The company also provides a suite of products and services to support clients’ clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio enables clients to create a more flexible drug development model, reducing costs, enhancing productivity, and increasing speed to market.
With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in over 20 countries, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving clients’ unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies, hospitals, and academic institutions worldwide.
At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. Our mission, excellent science and 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.
For individuals with disabilities who require special assistance or accommodations to complete any forms or participate in the résumé submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team at crrecruitment_US@crl.com. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
For more information, please visit www.criver.com.
Pay range for this position is $21.70 per hour. Salaries within the range vary based on experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.
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Research Technician 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 Must be able to work full time – 40 hours/week, day shift starting one month from offer date.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Observe animals for general health and overall well being.
Collect and record research data in compliance with Good Laboratory Practice Regulations (GLPs), study protocols and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Perform basic in‑life technical procedures upon completion and sign‑off of specific skill training (e.g., clipping, handling, chipping, binding, removals, body weight).
Assist in cohabitation smears of all species.
Perform computer input under supervision.
Read basic study protocols and extract pertinent information.
Review documentation of functions performed as part of quality control requirements.
Retrieve and view Standard Operating Procedures using appropriate database.
Use 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. Perform all other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education: High school diploma or General Equivalency Degree (GED).
Experience: 0‑6 months related experience in animal research and/or husbandry preferred.
Equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute.
Certification/Licensure: None.
Other: Ability to handle common laboratory animal species; basic knowledge of GLP regulations preferred.
Physical Demands
Employees must be able to lift, move, manipulate, and/or hold heavy objects up to and including 50 pounds; this includes work materials, equipment, and/or animals.
Must be able to perform procedures that require talking, hearing, standing or sitting for long periods, entering data into a computer, using appropriate instruments, reaching with hands and arms, working in narrow spaces, and wearing PPE according to OSHA regulations and company standards.
Must be able to frequently firmly hold species while utilizing fine motor skills.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
Works in a research environment, requiring use of sharp objects, working around mechanical parts, and exposure to known or unknown toxic or caustic chemicals and/or biological hazards, fumes, and airborne particles. Noise levels range from moderate to loud.
Employee regularly works with live animals with risk of exposure to allergens, zoonotic disease, and biohazards.
Noise level in the work environment ranges from low to high depending on the species housed.
Comments
This position requires overtime, weekend, holiday, and/or after‑hours shift coverage, as needed.
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) that has built upon its 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. The company also provides a suite of products and services to support clients’ clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio enables clients to create a more flexible drug development model, reducing costs, enhancing productivity, and increasing speed to market.
With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in over 20 countries, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving clients’ unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies, hospitals, and academic institutions worldwide.
At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. Our mission, excellent science and 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.
For individuals with disabilities who require special assistance or accommodations to complete any forms or participate in the résumé submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team at crrecruitment_US@crl.com. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
For more information, please visit www.criver.com.
Pay range for this position is $21.70 per hour. Salaries within the range vary based on experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.
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