Research Technician III (Surgical Services, Veterinary)

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.

About the role

The Research Technician III, Research (surgical) will serve as the lead/primary technician on surgical studies and perform technical duties, administer test substances, and generate data on any type of study (i.e., basic/complex/specialized). Perform clinical observations, sample collection, and monitor food consumption of animals on assigned studies. The Research Technician III will be proficient in Pre-operative, Post-operative, and Anesthetic skills for surgery. They will provide leadership, technical guidance, and serve as a mentor to less experienced staff.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead/primary technician on surgical studies.
• Perform technical duties, administer test substances, and generate data on studies.
• Perform clinical observations and sample collection.
• Monitor food consumption of animals on assigned studies.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Pre-operative, Post-operative, and Anesthetic skills for surgery.
• Provide leadership, technical guidance, and mentorship to less experienced staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) or equivalent in a scientific-related discipline.
• 2-4 years of related experience in animal science, biology, chemistry/pharmacy, or a similar lab environment, or must have fully satisfied technical and experience requirements for the previous level.
• GLP experience preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute.
• AALAS certification at the LAT level strongly preferred.
• Academy of Surgical Research Certification preferred.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and effective communication skills.
• Leadership/supervisory skills.
• Ability to handle a variety of laboratory animals.
• Proficient in 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.
• Understanding of routine and complex study design and protocols.
• Knowledge of math to calculate and prepare dosing preparations/formulations.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• Computer literacy including word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs.

Pay

The pay for this position is $30.50/hour. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm.

About Safety Assessment

Charles River is committed to helping our partners expedite their preclinical drug development with exceptional safety assessment services, state-of-the-art facilities, and expert regulatory guidance. From individual specialty toxicology and IND enabling studies to tailored packages and total laboratory support, our deeply experienced team can design and execute programs that anticipate challenges and avoid roadblocks for a smooth, efficient journey to market. Each year approximately 300 investigational new drug (IND) programs are conducted in our Safety Assessment facilities.

About Charles River

Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients' clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.

With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in over 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client’s unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies, hospitals, and academic institutions around the world.

At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. Our mission, our excellent science, and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly worked on 80% of the drugs approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the past five years.