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Isolator Technician - (Animal Housing)

Charles River Laboratories International Inc (CRL)

Wilmington, MA, US, 01887

Job Summary

We are seeking an Isolator Technician  for our GEMS-Breed Department located in Wilmington, MA.

In this role you will be working both indoors and outdoors with our animal housing (isolators).

** Job Type:  Full time - 40 hours per week with benefits.

  • $17.00/Hour
  • Up to $1,000 sign on bonus (CRL employees not eligible)
  • Monday-Friday work week schedule
  • Benefits include medical/dental/paid time off/sick time/401K participation/tuition reimbursement/onsite gym and many more!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assist with isolator moves between different locations.
  • Remove soiled caging and other materials from isolators.
  • Disassemble the isolators’ component parts.
  • Inspect the isolator, noting any damage.
  • Wash, rinse, and dry the isolator box/bag.
  • Replace isolator gloves.
  • Operate industrial cage and rack washer.
  • Order, assemble, sterilize and manage storage of supplies.
  • Performs all job-related duties in accordance with company safety procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.)
  • Will be required to get certifications on personal lift, forklift and power jack (paid by CRL)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Mechanical experience 
  • Forklift experience

About Research Models & Services Fundamental to basic research and discovery is the use of in vivo models to help identify disease targets and determine potential biological pathways that regulate the condition.  As the world’s leader in the production and distribution of the highest quality research animal, with 1 out of 2 animal models produced for preclinical research globally, we understand the importance of this step. With seven decades of experience, our expertise is unmatched, allowing us to provide you with the perfect model, including disease-specific and preconditioned options, for basic research and beyond.

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.

Job posted: 2023-02-04

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