Charles River Laboratories · 1 month ago
Research Technician I - In Vivo PK
Worcester, MA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$24.50/hr - $24.50/hr
0+ years expCharles River Laboratories is an early-stage contract research organization that supports the development of new drug therapies. The Research Technician I - In Vivo PK role involves collecting and recording data, handling animals, and performing technical procedures related to in vivo studies.
BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Perform in-life technical procedures (e.g., clipping, handling, binding, removals, body weight, dosing)
Administer test substances by various basic methods (e.g., oral gavage)
Input, print and edit computer entries (e.g., in life numbers, body weights, food consumption and clinical observation)
Under supervision may act as lead/primary technician on basic studies
Observe animals for general health and overall well being
Collect and record research data and biological specimens in compliance with applicable guidelines and regulations (GLPs, SOPS)
Read basic study protocols and extract pertinent information
Review documentation of functions performed as part of quality control requirements
Retrieve and view SOPs using appropriate database
Use applicable 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
Under supervision, perform basic formulation procedures (i.e. simple dilutions, label and dispense)
Qualification
Required
Education: High school diploma or General Equivalent Degree (G.E.D.). Bachelor's preferred (B.S) or equivalent in animal or life science or related discipline
Experience: 6 months related experience in animal research and/or husbandry or must have fully satisfied technical and experience requirements for the previous level
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above
Other: Ability to handle common laboratory species
Proficient in basic technical skills and the operation of data collection equipment
Knowledge of guidelines relating to the care of laboratory animals
Basic understanding of study design and protocols
Preferred
Certification/Licensure: ALAT preferred
Company
Charles River Laboratories
At Charles River, we are guided by our strong purpose—to create healthier lives—which centers around the patients who rely on the therapeutics we help to develop, the animals in our care, to our planet, and to the passionate and skilled people who are at the heart of our organization and make it all possible.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.54BKey Investors
The Foundation for Chemistry Research and Initiatives
2024-06-11Grant· $1.3M
2021-03-23Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2019-10-21Post Ipo Debt· $500M
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Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer
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