Research Technician Assistant I

at  Charles River Laboratories

Req ID #: 221811
Location:Horsham, PA, US, 19044
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.

BASIC SUMMARY:

Responsible for handling and restraining animals, clinical observations, monitoring food consumption and body weights, animal husbandry, and performing accurate data collection and reporting.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: High School Diploma or General Education Degree
• Experience: 0-6 months related experience in animal research and/or husbandry preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
• Certification/Licensure: None
• Other: Ability to handle common laboratory animal species. Basic knowledge of GLP regulations preferred.

• Observe animals for general health and overall well being.

• Collect and record research data in compliance with Good Laboratory Practice Regulations (GLPs), study protocols and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Perform basic in-life technical procedures upon completion and sign-off of specific skill training. (e.g., clipping, handling, chipping, binding, removals, body weight,).
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• Assist in cohabitation smears of all species.
• Perform computer input under supervision.
• Read basic study protocols and extract pertinent information.
• Review documentation of functions performed as part of quality control requirements.
• Retrieve and view Standard Operating Procedures using appropriate database.
• Use GLPs, SOPs, processes and company policies when performing all job functions.
• Handle, restrain, and provide care for all species of laboratory animals at the site.
• Perform study preparation activities including collection tube labeling and room setup.
• Maintain clean work areas (e.g: laboratory area, primary enclosures, animal exam areas).
• Receive animals (e.g., general health observation, sexing and identification) of all species.Perform all other related duties as assigned.