Technical Trainer I - Aquatics Facility

Technical Trainer I - Aquatics Facility Req ID #:  205731 Location: 

Bethesda, MD, US, 20892-0602 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.

IMPORTANT:   In order to be considered for this position, a resume/CV must be uploaded and submitted during the application process.  Please make sure work history and education are added correctly. Job Summary  

We are looking for a Technical Trainer I to join our Insourcing Solutions team, located in Bethesda, MD.

How will you have an impact?

This is the moment to use your talents and imagine those talents contributing to improving global health and peoples’ lives. In the TT1 role, you can do that by developing and reporting on technical skills training programs that contribute to the integrity of the research.

Why work at Charles River? 

We offer an excellent onboarding program for our new employees, internal career development, and competitive benefits!

What you will do!

In the Technical Trainer I position, you will utilize existing quality standards and procedures to work with Corporate Training Staff to develop Annual Animal Welfare Trainings, Monthly Animal Welfare Posters, and others, all with an aquatic animal focus. You will direct, schedule, perform, and document all technical, husbandry, and administrative training for the site; as well as collaborate with management to develop, write, and implement new training and policies utilizing creation/selection of teaching aids; and develop, maintain, and update training materials and instruction, such as group demonstrations, meetings, and workshops. This position will work with management and the customer to determine where training opportunities exist, and perform continuing education/training to maintain/enhance employee skills. 

The Technical Trainer I also coordinates training schedules based on site need, including identifying and developing adjunct training team members to train in specific job functions and/or topics. You will offer hands-on technical training to employees and offer on-the-spot corrections, as well as testing trainees to ensure progress and evaluate effectiveness of the training program. This position also performs quality assurance functions, including reviewing procedures, reports, facilities, equipment, and data for all functions relevant to contract performance; as well as schedule and conduct personnel performance audits. Other duties may include equipment operation; general housekeeping; provide technical support, animal husbandry, and assistance with research procedures; as well as interact with customers to provide technical assistance and to resolve customer concerns. Job Qualifications  

Who are we looking for?

A candidate that possesses a B.S. in Biological Sciences required. Minimum of three years’ related animal care and handling experience required. AALAS certification at the Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG) level required. One year of technical experience performing related duties preferred, as well as previous training and successful hands-on performance of animal care technical procedures preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for what is listed.

If you are interested in contributing to the well-being of our communities, not only across the country but around the world, please join us and BE THE DIFFERENCE!

IMPORTANT: A resume is required to be considered for this position. If you have not uploaded your resume in your candidate profile, please return to upload field and attach your resume/CV. 

Vaccine Mandate

Charles River is a U.S. Federal Contractor.  As a result, we must follow the Presidential Executive Order to mandate vaccinations, and ensure our employees are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.  Our main priority is the wellbeing, health, and safety of our people. We require proof of vaccination from all employees. 

Anyone with requests for disability-related and/or religious exemptions should contact Talent Acquisition (crrecruitment_US@crl.com) so that information can be provided about the accommodation process at Charles River.

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 you with 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.

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 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.

For more information, please visit www.criver.com.

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