Charles River Laboratories · 15 hours ago
Animal Research Technician - 2nd Shift
Mattawan, MI
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$20/hr - $20/hr
0+ years expCharles River Laboratories is a contract research organization committed to assisting in the discovery and development of new drug therapies. They are seeking a Technician I to perform animal handling, data collection, and ensure humane care for the animals while working under close supervision to gain proficiency in technical operations.
BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Ensure good welfare and humane care for all animals worked with through gentle, positive human animal interactions
Train in on-boarding skills which may include animal handling, husbandry, observations, basic physiological indices, and data collection/recording to support each skill. Specific tasks will be based on each area's training plan and business needs
Collect, document, review, and verify data on forms, or in electronic data capture systems
Maintain appropriate communication with other personnel
Use and maintain instrumentation and equipment according to SOPs
Capable of repetitive gripping, pinching, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling. Job requires ability to independently routinely lift or carry up to 50lbs, or team lift weights exceeding 50lbs
Ability to perform repeated twisting, bending, and reaching; exposure to hot and/or humid environments
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.), required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite), commensurate with essential functions, including the ability to learn a validated system
Ability to work extended hours beyond normal work schedule includes evenings, weekends, extended shifts, and/or extra shifts, sometimes on short notice
Ability to ensure that a safe working environment is maintained observing all safety procedures and working methods by making proper use of protective clothing and equipment, and by reading, understanding, and following all safety documents issued or notified of
Preferred
Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) or equivalent in a biological science, preferred
No previous experience required
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.
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
Leadership Team
James C. Foster
Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer
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Chuck Moran
Associate Director, Digital Experiences and Marketing Technology
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