In Vivo Technician I

In Vivo Technician I Req ID #:  209512 Location: 

Spencerville, OH, US, 45887 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 seeking an Research Technician Assistant for our Toxicology Team located in Spencerville, OH.

Do you have experience working with animals? 4H? FFA? Vet Assistant? Farm/AG? Or a medical background working in hospitals/STNA/EMT? This could be a great fit for you.

A Research Technician Assistant is responsible for: collecting and recording data in the performance of studies. Responsible for handling and restraining animals, clinical observations, sample collection, monitoring food consumption, animal husbandry, and performing accurate data collection and reporting.

Hourly Rates $18-$19/hr. $1000 Sign on Bonus. 3 weeks vacation and additional sick time.

•    Walk up to 5 miles per day on cement floors

•    Push caging that could weigh up to 800 lbs.

•    Spend a significant amount of time bending and/or on your knees

•    Lift up to 50 lbs., possible over the head; frequently 20-30lb

•    Wear a respirator in a warm environment (must be clean shaven to properly wear a respirator)

•    Work in close proximity to rodents and rabbits that may result in sensitization to allergens or exacerbate preexisting allergies Job Qualifications Education:  High School diploma or General Equivalent Degree (G.E.D.) Associates or BA/BS in a life science field preferred.  Experience:  0-6 months related experience in animal research and/or husbandry preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above Certification/Licensure:  None Other:  Ability to handle common laboratory animal species. Basic knowledge of GLP regulations preferred.

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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 120 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). 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 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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