Research Support Specialist I - Vet Techs Encouraged to Apply

For 75 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 Support Specialist I for our Insourcing Solutions site located in Poolesville, MD.

• Prepare and administer research treatments; collect and record physiological data (weight, temperature, pulse, respiration)
• Perform technical procedures as needed associated with the Animal Study Proposals in relation to NHP retroviral, human respiratory and flavivirus studies to include but not limited to blood collection, IV catheterization, intubation, broncho-alveolar lavage, tracheal and nasal lavages, documented research observations, and administration of research treatments
• Must have a basic understanding of aseptic technique, anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery as well as drug dosage calculations and administration
• Assist Veterinarian & Sr. RSS staff with surgeries and specialized procedures
• Perform daily animal health observations and report any abnormal findings to veterinarian
• Maintain electronic medical records, send daily emails regarding animal health information to vet staff
• Collect, preserve, and prepare blood, urine, stool, and tissue samples
• Participate in study related necropsies/tissue harvest
• Set-up for procedures and prepare supplies and equipment
• Ability to maintain freezer organization and sample inventory
• Practice universal precautions appropriate to different levels of ABSL. Work safely with animal / human pathogen biohazards and help to maintain the research animal facility as a safe work environment / operation
• Report any animal health, care, and / or wellbeing concerns to the appropriate facility management staff
• Report any facility infrastructure issues, relative to the animal care and support areas to the appropriate facility management

Job Qualifications

The following are the minimum requirements related to Research Support Specialist I:

- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. BS degree in Animal Science, Biology, or similar discipline, or A.A. in Veterinary Technology is preferred.

- 2-3 years' experience working with non-human primates in biomedical research or 2-3 years Veterinary Hospital technical experience preferred.


- Must have computer program proficiency such as MS Word / Access / Excel. Must have a proficient technical vocabulary.

- RVT/CVT/LVT orLAT certification preferred

The hourly range for this position is between $28/hour and $30/hour. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to skills, certifications and locations.

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 20,000 employees within 110 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 worked on 80% of the drugs approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the past five years.

We're committed to providing benefits that elevate your quality of life. Based on your position these may include: bonus/incentives based on performance, 401K, paid time off, stock purchase program, Health and wellness coverage, employee and family wellbeing support programs, and work life balance flexibility.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Charles River is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, family status, pregnancy, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

It is unlawful in some states (including Massachusetts) to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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 View email address on click.appcast.io. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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