Lead Cagewash Technician

Lead Cagewash Technician Req ID #:  61487 Location: 

Bethesda, MD, US, 20892 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 We are seeking a Lead Cagewash Technicianfor ourInsourcing Solutionssite located inBethesda, MD.

The following are responsibilities related to theLead Cagewash Technician:

Reviews, comprehends and complies with all SOP's and quality assurance standards pertaining to specific area. Operates equipment and uses supplies according to safety guidelines; performs general housekeeping and adhere to safety procedures. Sanitizes, maintains, and repairs caging materials as needed. Maintains cagewash facilities in a clean and organized manner, in adherence with all SOP and facility requirements. Disposes of waste materials in a safe and thorough manner as required. Maintains facility equipment and performs routine preventative maintenance on cagewash and autoclaves, including routine inspection of cleaning filters and roto-arms. Assists with the receipt, stocking and maintenance of supply inventories. Prepares and submits required written records, charts, logs and inventories. Actively interacts with customers as required to resolve customer requests, inquiries, and complaints and to provide technical assistance. Maintains consistent practice of general company and safety policies and procedures and MSDS guidelines, including those related to biohazards and radioactive substances.Performs all duties in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. In the absence of the Cagewash Supervisor, is responsible for scheduling the staff, ensuring the work is completed, and that all related paperwork is completed in a timely manner. Responsible for conducting trouble shooting on the equipment and reporting any problems to the Cagewash Supervisor. If necessary, communicating directly with the manufacturers on problems with the equipment.

The following are minimum qualifications related to theLead Cagewash Technicianposition: Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. Experience: A minimum of six (6) months successful performance in Cagewash facility operations.

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 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

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