Research Technician 1 *$1,000 sign-on bonus

Research Technician 1 *$1,000 sign-on bonus Req ID #:  108039 Location: 

Spencerville, OH, US, 45887 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. Job Summary Take your first step towards a new career

As an entry level technician you will have the opportunity to care of all species of animals at our state of the art safety sites. Based on your interests you will learn skills in the areas of Pathology, Animal Care and other areas within the organization. You will learn new skills ranging from animal care and handling, blood collection, drug dosing, and different techniques within Histology.

The training and development offered to our entry level technicians is state of the art and designed to help you succeed. The work you will be doing will impact the lives of patients and animals across the world.

If you possess the following qualities, we will train you in the rest:

Enjoys being part of a team Has the ability to work in a fast-paced environment Pays attention to detail Dependable Ability work independently Job Qualifications Charles River, offers a comprehensive benefit package including: Group insurance (medical, dental, vision, disability ,Life insurance and employee assistance program) 3 weeks Paid vacation Tuition Reimbursement 401k with employer match Opportunity for career advancement Covid Support - Care.Com paid subscription 2 weeks Covid Emergency pay (if needed)

With plenty of room for growth, you can enjoy a long and meaningful career. In addition to a positive work environment. Take your first step, patients are waiting.

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). 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 17,000 employees within 90 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. And in 2019, revenue increased to $2.62 billion.

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 ~85% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2019.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Disabled/Vet.

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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Nearest Secondary Market: Findlay

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