Charles River Laboratories · 1 day ago
Research Technician I
Horsham, PA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$21.70/hr - $21.70/hr
0+ years expCharles River Laboratories is an early-stage contract research organization dedicated to improving drug development processes. The Research Technician I is responsible for handling and caring for laboratory animals while collecting and recording research data in compliance with relevant regulations and protocols.
BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Observe animals for general health and overall well being
Collect and record research data in compliance with Good Laboratory Practice Regulations (GLPs), study protocols and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Perform basic in-life technical procedures upon completion and sign-off of specific skill training. (e.g., clipping, handling, chipping, binding, removals, body weight,)
Assist in cohabitation smears of all species
Perform computer input under supervision
Read basic study protocols and extract pertinent information
Review documentation of functions performed as part of quality control requirements
Retrieve and view Standard Operating Procedures using appropriate database
Use 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
Perform all other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or General Equivalent Degree (G.E.D.)
Ability to handle common laboratory animal species
Preferred
0-6 months related experience in animal research and/or husbandry preferred
Basic knowledge of GLP regulations 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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