Charles River Laboratories is looking for a Technician I for Technical Operations at their Safety Assessment site in Ashland, OH. This role involves training for 5-9 weeks on the first shift (Tuesday-Friday, 6 AM-4:30 PM) before transitioning to a weekend shift (Friday-Sunday or Saturday-Monday, 6 AM-6:30 PM). The Technician I will learn basic skills to support studies, including animal handling, husbandry, observations, physiological indices, and data collection, working under supervision to gain proficiency.
Ensure good welfare and humane care for all animals through positive human-animal interactions.,Train in on-boarding skills: animal handling, husbandry, observations, basic physiological indices, and data collection/recording.,Collect, document, review, and verify data on forms or in electronic data capture systems.,Ensure high levels of study quality to meet study goals.,Follow all PPE, safety, cleaning, and cross-contamination elimination practices.,Maintain appropriate communication with other personnel.,Support teammates, technicians, and members of other departments.,Follow direction from team leaders, trainers, research associates, and supervisors.,Use and maintain instrumentation and equipment according to SOPs.,Perform all tasks per SOP, BOP, and/or protocols.,Perform all other related duties as assigned.
High school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.) preferred; equivalent education and experience may be accepted.,No previous experience required.,No certification/licensure required.,Excellent written and verbal communication skills.,Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities to achieve goals.,Computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite), with the ability to learn a validated system.,Ability to ensure a safe working environment by observing safety procedures, working methods, and proper use of protective clothing and equipment.,Ability to ensure study integrity and meet regulatory requirements by following Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Business Operating Procedures (BOP), and Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) rules.,Ability to work extended hours (evenings, weekends, extended/extra shifts), sometimes on short notice.,Ability to work under specific time constraints.,Must be authorized to work in the United States without a sponsorship visa, now or in the future.
High School Diploma or GED
1st Shift (Tuesday-Friday 6 AM-4:30 PM) during training, then weekend shift (6 AM-6:30 PM) Friday-Sunday or Saturday-Monday, plus overtime as needed.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without a sponsorship visa, now or in the future; Requires overtime, weekend, holiday, and/or after-hours shift coverage as needed.
Charles River Laboratories is a leading global provider of essential products and services that help pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, government agencies, and academic institutions accelerate their research and drug development efforts. In Quebec, the company operates world-class facilities in Senneville, Laval, and Saint-Constant, specializing in preclinical research, safety assessment, and laboratory sciences.
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