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.
Job Summary
We are looking for a
Research Associate I to join our Insourcing Solutions Team in South San Francisco, CA.
The
Research Associate I conducts in vivo study work in rodents for multiple clients to support research programs. Collaborates with the veterinary staff to ensure that the health and welfare of laboratory animals are maintained in compliance with local, state, federal and institutional guidelines, and regulations.
Handle and restrain animals using appropriate procedures
Formulation and dosing calculations
Dosing and inoculation of test articles via basic techniques ( oral gavage, intravenous, subcutaneous, intraperitoneal)
Basic tissue (spleen, liver) and blood collection (cardiac puncture, intravenous)
In-life monitoring of the study animals for body weights, clinical observations, tumor measurements
Comply with all SOPs, BOPs and CRADL standards pertaining to in vivo studies utilizing laboratory animals for research
Monitor animal health and welfare while performing technical procedures
Perform study preparation activities, including but not limited to, IACUC and study protocol review, collection tube labeling, and room setup
Conduct laboratory procedures in compliance with approved IACUC protocols and study plans
Operate and maintain lab equipment with guidance (e.g. Isoflurane machine, IVIS, Irradiator, and others)
Dispose of biological, hazardous, and animal facility waste following established procedures
Maintain accurate and up-to-date lab records/ documentation while assuring quality and data integrity
Document experimental data as requested by clients in technical notebooks or approved electronic files
Perform humane euthanasia in accordance with the Guide for Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, the AVMA Guide on Euthanasia, and under the direction of the attending veterinarian
Report non-compliance or animal welfare concerns to the appropriate Animal Welfare Team member or IACUC office
Attend and participates in on-the-job and classroom training sessions, complete all assigned computer-based safety and professional development training by the pre-determined due dates
Maintain effective communication with supervisor/ leadership and assists in reporting procedural deficiencies and issues
Assist Vet Techs and Veterinarians with follow-up checks, treatments and procedure
Maintain the required attendance level and adherence to work schedule
Job Qualifications
Must have one of the following:
- GED or High School Diploma AND either 1) a minimum of 2+ years of laboratory animal experience or 2) Certification from AALAS, at minimum Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT). Basic in vivo technical skills preferred
- Associate degree (A.A./A.S.) or Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent in animal or laboratory science or related discipline AND a minimum of six – twelve (6-12) months of laboratory animal experience required. Basic in vivo technical skills preferred. Certification from AALAS, such as Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT), is preferred.
An equivalent combination of education, experience, and certifications may be accepted.
The hourly range for this position is $33-$36/hour. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.
About Insourcing Solutions
Charles River Insourcing Solutions℠ can streamline research by delivering operational and cost efficiencies through the strategic insourcing of GMP, GLP and non-GLP research services from discovery through safety assessment. Insourcing Solutions℠ provides you with the ability to maintain control of your facility and expertise while leveraging available space.
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 and 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.
We’re committed to providing benefits that elevate your quality of life. Based on your position these may include: bonus/incentives based on performance, 401K, paid time off, stock purchase program, Health and wellness coverage, employee and family wellbeing support programs, and work life balance flexibility.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer - all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, veteran or disability status.
It is unlawful in some states (including Massachusetts) to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e-mail message to crrecruitment_US@crl.com. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
For more information, please visit www.criver.com.
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