Medical Technologist I

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.

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Job Overview

We are seeking a Medical Technologist for our 1st shift Clinical Pathology Team located in Mattawan, MI.

A Medical Technologist within the Clinical Pathology discipline is responsible for developing proficiency in the execution of assigned core functions according to protocol, SOP, and GLP regulations. The Clinical Pathology discipline is responsible for the scheduling, setup, processing, data production, QC, and analysis of biological specimens with an emphasis on producing a high-quality outcome. In addition to the basic core functions, technicians may be required to lead process improvement initiatives, complete cross-functional training, support on-going global initiatives, and participate in sponsor and vendor audits.


The working schedule for the role is Monday - Friday 6:30am to 3:00pm with a scheduled weekend/holiday rotation + overtime, as necessary.

The pay for this position is $27.50/hr USD. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

Job Description

Perform chemical, microbiologic, immunologic, hematologic, and immunohematologic laboratorial procedures. Process specimens by making slides, preparing solutions, mixing reagents, and filtering, heating, centrifuging, or titrating reagents as necessary. Observe reactions for physical or chemical changes using various laboratory analysis equipment in order to complete laboratory determinations. May require certification from American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel, Inc. (NCA) or American Medical Technologists (AMT).

• Perform, document, review, and verify all procedures, materials, and results in compliance with regulatory standards as applicable (protocols, methods, SOPs, etc.).
• Embody the behaviors and performance characteristics as described in the CRL DNA
• Develop proficiency in laboratory skills which may include labeling, slide consolidation, basic client, HCC, and TK sample processing.
• Developing proficiency and basic troubleshooting abilities in the use, calibration, and maintenance of assigned instrumentation.
• Perform laboratory maintenance functions (e.g. cleaning centrifuges, counters, etc.) with minimal oversight.
• Develop familiarity with business continuity procedures when systems go down or are temporarily unavailable.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills through both informal and formal discussions with peers, supervisor, and team.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: HS/GED and Associate of Science degree required. Bachelor's degree in biological science, preferred.
• Experience: No previous work experience required if accompanied by certification.
• Certification/Licensure: Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), or Medical Technologist (MT), or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), preferred.
• Other:
  • Competency required for departmental technical skills.
  • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing at all levels inside and outside the organization.
  • Basic familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Computer skills, commensurate with Essential Functions, including the ability to learn a validated system.
  • Ability to work extended hours beyond normal work schedule to include, but not limited to evenings, weekends, extended shifts, and/or extra shifts, sometimes on short notice.
  • Ability to work under specific time constraints.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States without a sponsor visa, now or in the future.

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.

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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