Charles River Laboratories · 2 days ago
Research Support Specialist I - Vet Techs encouraged to apply
Poolesville, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$28/hr - $30/hr
2+ years expCharles River Laboratories is an early-stage contract research organization dedicated to improving global health. They are seeking a Research Support Specialist I to assist in research treatments, perform technical procedures, and maintain animal health records.
BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Prepare and administer research treatments; collect and record physiological data (weight, temperature, pulse, respiration)
Perform technical procedures as needed associated with the Animal Study Proposals in relation to NHP retroviral, human respiratory and flavivirus studies to include but not limited to blood collection, IV catheterization, intubation, broncho-alveolar lavage, tracheal and nasal lavages, documented research observations, and administration of research treatments
Must have a basic understanding of aseptic technique, anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery as well as drug dosage calculations and administration
Assist Veterinarian & Sr. RSS staff with surgeries and specialized procedures
Perform daily animal health observations and report any abnormal findings to veterinarian
Maintain electronic medical records, send daily emails regarding animal health information to vet staff
Collect, preserve, and prepare blood, urine, stool, and tissue samples
Participate in study related necropsies/tissue harvest
Set-up for procedures and prepare supplies and equipment
Ability to maintain freezer organization and sample inventory
Practice universal precautions appropriate to different levels of ABSL. Work safely with animal / human pathogen biohazards and help to maintain the research animal facility as a safe work environment / operation
Report any animal health, care, and / or wellbeing concerns to the appropriate facility management staff
Report any facility infrastructure issues, relative to the animal care and support areas to the appropriate facility management
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
Must have a basic understanding of aseptic technique, anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery as well as drug dosage calculations and administration
Must have computer program proficiency such as MS Word / Access / Excel
Must have a proficient technical vocabulary
Preferred
BS degree in Animal Science, Biology, or similar discipline, or A.A. in Veterinary Technology is preferred
2-3 years' experience working with non-human primates in biomedical research or 2-3 years Veterinary Hospital technical experience preferred
RVT/CVT/LVT or LAT certification preferred
Benefits
Bonus/incentives based on performance
401K
Paid time off
Stock purchase program
Health and wellness coverage
Employee and family wellbeing support programs
Work life balance flexibility
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.
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Funding
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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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