Charles River Laboratories · 1 day ago
Research Technician I
Shrewsbury, 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 focused on preclinical drug development. The Research Technician I will be responsible for various tasks related to animal research, including data collection, animal handling, and monitoring food consumption.
BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Collect and record data with minimal supervision in the performance of studies
Responsible for handling and restraining animals
Clinical observations
Sample collection
Monitoring food consumption
Animal husbandry
Performing accurate data collection and reporting
Administer test substances by various basic methods
Qualification
Required
Education: High school diploma or General Equivalent Degree (G.E.D)
Experience: 6 months to 1 year 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
Ability to handle common laboratory species
Proficient in basic technical skills and the operation of data collection equipment
Knowledge of GLPs and other federal regulations and guidelines relating to the care of laboratory animals
Basic understanding of study design and protocols
Preferred
Bachelor's preferred (B.S) or equivalent in animal or life science or related discipline
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
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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