The Technician I, Technical Operations at Charles River Laboratories in Ashland, OH, is a training role focused on developing proficiency in essential animal care and study support skills. This includes animal handling, husbandry, observations, basic physiological measurements, and data collection. The role involves working under supervision while learning and occasionally performing basic tasks independently.
Ensure good welfare and humane care for all animals through gentle, positive interactions.,Train in on-boarding skills such as 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.
No previous experience required.,High school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.) preferred; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.,None specified for certification/licensure.,Excellent written and verbal communication skills.,Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities to achieve goals.,Computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite), commensurate with essential functions, including the ability to learn a validated system.,Ability to ensure a safe working environment by observing safety procedures, using protective clothing and equipment, and following safety documents.,Ability to ensure study integrity and meet regulatory requirements by performing activities according to 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 beyond normal schedule, including evenings, weekends, extended shifts, and/or extra shifts, sometimes on short notice.,Ability to work under specific time constraints.
High school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.) preferred
Initially 1ST SHIFT (Tues-Fri 6AM-4:30PM) for 5-9 weeks training, then weekend shift hours (Fri-Sun or Sat-Mon, 6AM-6:30PM). Requires ability to work extended hours, evenings, weekends, holidays, and/
Must be willing to work extended hours, evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or after-hours shift coverage.,Must be authorized to work in the United States without a sponsorship visa, now or in the future.,Must be able to lift, move, manipulate, and/or hold heavy objects up to and including 50 pounds.
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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