Clinical Pathology Technician I 1 - $750 Sign On Bonus Eligible

Clinical Pathology Technician I 1 - $750 Sign On Bonus Eligible Req ID #:  100573 Location: 

Reno, NV, US, 89511 For nearly 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 e perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about. Job Summary ***Position is a 3rdshift position from 2pm - 10pm***

We are seeking aClinical Pathology Technician 1for our Safety Assessment site located inReno, NV.

The following are responsibilities related to theClinical Pathology Technician 1: Perform a wide variety of basic laboratory tasks. Maintain and perform record keeping. *Review data recorded for others for quality control. Receive, process, track and store samples received into the laboratory. Prepare biological samples prior to analysis. Perform a wide variety of basic laboratory tasks. Operate general laboratory equipment (i.e.: centrifuge, pipettes, water baths) used in the processing of biological samples. Read study protocols and extract pertinent information with guidance. Receive, process, track, and store all samples received into the laboratory.

The following are minimum qualifications related to theClinical Pathology Technician 1position:

Education: High school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.).

Experience: Experience in a laboratory setting preferred.

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

Other: Good keyboarding skills, proficient in utilizing personal computer, e-mail and standard office software packages (wordprocessing, spreadsheet, presentation, database).

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 11,000 employees within 70 facilities in 18 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 2016, revenue increased by 23.3% to $1.68 billion from $1.36 billion in 2015.

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 ~70% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2016.

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

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

Nearest Major Market: Reno

Nearest Secondary Market: Tahoe

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