Digital Pathology Associate I

About the role

For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic histopathology slide functions with supervision as needed.
• Prioritize workload, solve basic to moderately complex problems and resolve issues, and perform numerous tasks simultaneously.
• Ensure the area is clean and orderly.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs), Health & Safety standards and department policies/procedures.
• Perform scanning of slides for generation of whole slide images (WSIs).
• Coordinate and document slide/specimen shipment/transfer to and from pathologists.
• Archive glass slides.
• Use and maintain instrumentation and equipment.
• Perform basic troubleshooting with technical support for all instrumentation and equipment.
• Receive, track, and prepare samples or materials as required for the department.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED preferred; Associate’s degree (A.A./A.S.) or equivalent from two-year college recommended; Bachelor’s degree (B.S./B.A.) or equivalent in biology, zoology, chemistry, pathology, or related field strongly recommended.
• Experience: 0‑2 years of relevant experience; experience in the biomedical research industry desired; technical laboratory experience preferred; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.
• Certification/Licensure: None.
• Other: Must be able to perform effectively as a team member, accurately record data, follow verbal and written instructions, maintain a positive work atmosphere, communicate effectively, and interact professionally with management, coworkers, and sponsors; experience with computer software programs preferred; must be authorized to work in the United States without a sponsor visa, now or in the future.

Skills

• Experience with computer software programs preferred.

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

Pay

$20‑$21 per hour (salary varies within the range based on experience, skills, education, certifications, and location).

Schedule

May occasionally work on weekends, holidays, or after hours.