Technical Trainer - Position includes a $2,000 sign on bonus

Technical Trainer - Position includes a $2,000 sign on bonus Req ID #:  175961 Location: 

Boston, MA, US, 02215 For 70 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 seeking a Technical Trainer for Insourcing Solutions client in Boston, MA.  The candidate will be responsible for providing, coordinating, documenting and scheduling orientation and routine to complex training activities. Also responsible for developing, revising, and implementing the use of training documents including SOPs and processes to support the overall training program. 

Position includes a $2,000 sign on bonus   

The essential duties for the Technical Trainer are:

Assist in providing, coordinating, and scheduling new hire orientation and on-the-job training for site personnel. 

Ensure that all training provided meets quality and regulatory requirements. Provide additional training in these areas as needed. 

Maintain, develop, and update all documents and databases used for the support and conduct of training tasks including but not limited to training standards, training records, training timelines and proficiency standards.  

Collaborate with Training Department manager, cross-site IS personnel, and internal/external resources to develop and implement new training techniques.  

Assist with the development, training, revision, and quality review of internal processes. 

Perform technical tasks to support completion of study tasks (as needed).  

Assist with the development, training and implementation of new technical procedures.  

May serve as contact person for AALAS certifications. Provide proper documents for personnel seeking certification and registry status and be knowledgeable of the latest changes in the certification and registry program (as needed). 

Practice/maintain advanced technical skills and procedures, work independently, and follow SOPs and processes. 

May conduct sponsor/visitor tours and interact with clients. 

Assist in leading and mentoring less-experienced training personnel and training assistants.. 

Provide feedback and/or assist with employee performance reviews as assigned. 

  Job Qualifications Education:  Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent in life sciences or related discipline.  

Experience:  2-4 years experience in animal research and/or husbandry; with a minimum of 1 year in a training capacity and 1 year of multi-species experience, or must have demonstrated full technical competence and satisfactory performance in a previous position. 

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above. 

Certification/Licensure:  AALAS certification at the LAT level strongly preferred, ALAT required; or other applicable certification/licensure. 

Other:  Ability to handle common laboratory animal species. Proficient in technical skills and the operation of data collection equipment. Knowledge of federal regulations and guidelines relating to the care of laboratory animals required.  

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 18,000 employees within 100 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 >80% of the drugs approved by the FDA for the past 3 years.

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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