Lab Assistant I, Necropsy

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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 OVERVIEW

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Lab Assistant I (Necrospy) to support laboratory operations in a dynamic research environment. This entry-level position plays an important role in maintaining laboratory organization, supporting sample management activities, assisting with study preparation, and ensuring compliance with established quality and safety standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in scientific research, laboratory operations, or the life sciences industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Clean, sterilize, organize, and distribute laboratory glassware and equipment.
• Support laboratory setup, housekeeping, and general organization.
• Label and prepare collection tubes and materials for laboratory activities.
• Process and organize biological samples for future analysis.
• Assist with sample storage, archiving, and inventory management.
• Monitor and document equipment, refrigerator, and freezer temperatures.
• Support preparation for research study activities and animal arrivals, including equipment and supply readiness.
• Maintain laboratory supplies, personal protective equipment (PPE), and other inventory items.
• Assist with data entry, documentation, record maintenance, and report preparation.
• Operate basic laboratory equipment and perform routine maintenance activities.
• Transport laboratory materials and supplies between facilities as needed.
• Follow Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) guidelines, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and all applicable safety requirements.

The pay range for this position is $18-$21 per hour. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer proficiency, including familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to follow written procedures and work accurately in a regulated environment.

Preferred

• Previous laboratory, animal care, manufacturing, healthcare, or research experience.
• Familiarity with laboratory practices and safety procedures.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform repetitive tasks throughout the workday.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to work safely in a laboratory and research environment.
• This position is based in a laboratory and research setting. Employees may work with laboratory equipment, biological materials, research animals, and regulated substances while following established safety and compliance procedures.
• Occasional overtime, weekend, holiday, or off-shift coverage may be required to support business needs.

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 300 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 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.

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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