Lab Animal Research Technician III - $2,000 sign on bonus

Lab Animal Research Technician III - $2,000 sign on bonus Req ID #:  145653 Location: 

South San Francisco, CA, US, 94080 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 Research Technician III for our Insourcing Solutions site located in South San Francisco.   This position is offer a $1000 Signing Bonus!!

BASIC SUMMARY:  

Observe, monitor and document the health and physical environment within the client's animal facility. Perform advanced technical and advanced surgery in the vivarium.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

•    Develop an understanding of and regularly utilize available information resources and systems (e.g., SOPs, policies, computer applications).

•    Assemble, set up, and operate any necessary experimental equipment.

•    Conduct laboratory procedures in compliance with established protocols/plans and with regulatory and laboratory requirements.

•    Document experimental data in technical notebooks or approved electronic files including activities undertaken, existing conditions, observed results and variation from expected data patterns.

•    Record and prepare data for inclusion in project reports.

•    Demonstrate strong technical knowledge and understanding in his/her assigned area of responsibility.

•    Ability to manage studies and oversee staff

•    Able to perform the following techniques:

•    Oral gavage in rodents

•    IV, SQ, IP, IM injection techniques in rodents

•    Blood collection:

•    Tail vein in rodents

•    Orbital sinus in rodents

•    Cardiac in rodents

•    Necropsy and tissue collection

•    Knowledge of surgical models & equipment

•    Surgery support to include aseptic technique practices, compound calculations, osmotic pump implantation, ovariectomy, castration, laparotomy / with organ removal (i.e. splenectomy)

•    Advanced surgery support to include catheterization (jugular, femoral, carotid), craniotomy and telemetry implants

•    Ability to work in GLP environment

•    Rodent euthanasia via exsanguination preceded by administration of CO2 or anesthesia; cervical dislocation preceded by administration of CO2 or anesthesia; or, administration of CO2.

•    Interact with other personnel within the department, key support groups and the division, to develop a network of resources to facilitate completion of assignments.

•    Good communication and interpersonal skills 

•    Perform all other related duties as assigned. Job Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

•    Education/Experience: Bachelor's of Science degree in a Life Sciences discipline and six (6) years related experience or CVT/LVT/RVT certification and six (6) years directly related work experience in laboratory animal husbandry and technical skills as detailed above OR High School diploma/GED and eight (8) years directly related work experience in laboratory animal husbandry and technical skills as detailed above required. 

•    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 LATG level preferred.

•    Other:   Advanced computer skills 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 by December 8, 2021.  Our main priority is the wellbeing, health, and safety of our people. We will be requiring 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 - 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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