Research Technician Assistant I

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 Assistant I for our Safety Assessment site located in Reno, Nevada . 

As a Research Technician Assistant , you will have the opportunity to care for different species of animals at our state-of-the-art safety sites. You will learn new skills ranging from animal care and handling of laboratory animals, perform clinical observations, blood collection, drug dosing, and perform accurate data collection and reporting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Observe animals for general health and overall well-being.
Collect and record research data and biological specimens in compliance with Good Laboratory Practice Regulations (GLPs), study protocols and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Perform basic in-life technical procedures upon completion and sign-off of specific skill training. (e.g., handling, body weight, dosing).
May perform dosing tasks.Perform computer input under supervision.
Read basic study protocols and extract pertinent information.Review documentation of functions performed as part of quality control requirements.
Retrieve and view Standard Operating Procedures using appropriate database.
Use GLPs, SOPs, processes and company policies when performing all job functions.
Handle, restrain, and provide care for all species of laboratory animals at the site.
Perform study preparation activities including collection tube labeling and room setup.
Maintain clean work areas (e.g.: laboratory area, primary enclosures, animal exam areas).Receive animals (e.g., general health observation, sexing, and identification) of all species, if applicable for the site.
Perform all other related duties as assigned.

• Works in a research environment, which requires use of sharp objects, working around mechanical parts, heavy mobile caging, working with or near known or unknown toxic or caustic chemicals and/or biological hazards, exposure to fumes and airborne particles
• The employee regularly works with live animals with risk of exposure to dander, allergens, zoonotic disease, and biohazards in a windowless vivarium
• The noise level in the work environment ranges from low to high depending upon the species housed, and vivarium locations

The following are minimum requirements related to the Research Technician Assistant position.

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.)
• 0-6 months related experience in animal research and/or husbandry preferred.
• Ability to handle common laboratory animal species.
• Basic knowledge of Good Laboratory Practice regulations preferred.

Job Qualifications

The training and development offered to our entry level technicians is state of the art and designed to help you succeed. The work you will be doing will impact the lives of patients and animals across the world and is the kind of work that is truly rewarding.

Training schedule: 6 months, Monday- Friday from 7:00am PT until 4:00pm PT. After you complete training, you will be assigned to work either Tuesday - Saturday or Sunday - Thursday. This is a full-time opportunity. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a physically demanding environment
• Previous personal or professional experience in animal care
• Computer skills
• Ability to maintain a safe work environment by observing all safety procedures and making use of protective clothing
• Ability to follow all Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Business Operating Procedures (BOP) and Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) rules
• Ability to work extended hours beyond normal work schedule, which may include evenings, weekends, extended shifts, and/or extra shifts, sometimes on short notice
• Ability to work under time constraints

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• Employees must be able to lift, move, manipulate, and/or hold heavy objects up to and including 50 pounds; this includes work materials, equipment, and/or animals
• Must be able to perform procedures, which require, talking, hearing, standing or sitting for long periods of time, entering data into a computer, using appropriate instruments, reaching with hands and arms, working in narrow spaces, and wearing safety equipment (PPE) according to OSHA regulations and company standards
• Must be able to frequently firmly hold species while utilizing fine motor skills
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

The pay for this position is $22.00 USD per hour. Trainig schedule is M-F, 7 am - 4 pm daily (6 mos). After training, permanent schedule is either Tues-Sat or Sun-Thurs, 7-4 daily. 

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 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 - all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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 us.fitly.work. 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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