Research Associate II

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 seeking a Research Associate II interested in translating discoveries through Ex vivo and in vitro experiments. We are looking for a highly motivated Research Associate II who can develop and implement exploratory and validation in vitro studies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrate proficiency in basic in-vitro laboratory techniques.

• Follow the detailed protocols to execute molecular, cellular, and biochemistry experiments to support

• in vivo translational research

• Work closely with team members to develop and optimize fit-for-purpose assays, such as ELISA, Western blots simple molecular biology techniques like, RNA isolation/qPCR and library preparations for single cell sequencing.

• Ability to assist In vivo scientists with tissue harvest and sample preparation for downstream processing.

• Coordinate work with external CROs and internal technology collaborators.

• Develop an understanding of and regularly utilize available information resources any preparation systems (e.g., SOPs, policies, computer applications).

• Document experimental data in technical notebooks or approved electronic files including activities undertaken, existing conditions, observed results and variation from expected data patterns.

• Maintain accurate records of experimental procedures as well as prepare data for inclusion in project reports.

• Demonstrate strong technical knowledge and understanding in his/her assigned area of responsibility.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Perform all other related duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

To qualify for this role, candidates must have one of the following combinations of education/experience:

• Bachelor's of Science in a Life Science discipline, such as biology, veterinary science, or a related field

• 1 years of experience with directly related work experience in laboratory technical skills as detailed above

OR

• Associate of Science degree in a Life Science discipline, such as biology, veterinary science, or a related field

• 2 years of experience with directly related work experience in laboratory technical skills as detailed above

OR

• High school diploma/GED

• four (4) years directly related work experience in laboratory animal husbandry and technical skills as detailed above required.

The pay range for this position is $35-47 USD per hour. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

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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