Research Technician 1- WEEKEND/ $500 Sign On

Research Technician 1- WEEKEND/ $500 Sign On Req ID #:  95852 Location: 

Morrisville, NC, US, 27560 This position consists of 3 12-hour days. Saturday, Sunday, and flexible on third. 

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 Research Technician 1 for our Discovery site located Morrisville.

The following are responsibilities related to the Research Technician 1:  Perform routine research activities as assigned, including in vivo & in vitro based screens. Perform dosing of laboratory animals, animal husbandry. Prepare & verify dosing solutions for administration. Ensure that all individual study supplies are on-site & prepared in a timely manner. Perform equipment maintenance. Review protocol with manager to insure proper study execution. Prepare & organize study data, study folders & data forms; perform data collection and entry. Review study report, gives feedback on the accuracy of the materials & methods section; report data to more sr staff.

The following are minimum qualifications related to the Research Technician I position: Education: Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent in animal science or related discipline. Experience:  0-1 year related exp. An equivalent combination of education & experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education & experience listed above. Certification/Licensure: ALAT, LAT or LATg certification through AALAS preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Extended periods of remaining stationary (standing or sitting) may be required. Must wear prescribed personal protective equipment (PPE).

About Discovery

Discovery from Charles River is industry-proven in the successful development of novel therapies, with over 320 patents and 74 preclinical drug candidates delivered to our sponsors in the past 17 years. Backed by more than 650 scientists, our comprehensive, integrated portfolio employs the latest technology and platforms to provide chemistry, biology, and pharmacology services that support clients from the earliest stages of hit identification all the way through to IND. Our client-focused, collaborative approach creates true partnerships that anticipate challenges, overcome obstacles, and move us forward together on the journey of getting new drugs to market.

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 14,000 employees within 80 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 2018, revenue increased by 22% to $2.27 billion from $1.86 billion in 2017.

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 2018.

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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