Study Technician 2 - Position includes a $2000 Sign On Bonus
Company: Charles River
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: August 6, 2022
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Job Description:
For 70 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 SummaryCome work for an
organization whose passion comes from their commitment to helping
you help others, where our values guide our decisions and actions;
they are the standards we hold ourselves to each day. Be the
Difference! CARE, LEAD, OWN AND COLLOBORATE. We offer an excellent
benefits package, and the opportunity to work with an amazing team
and support a research community in their research endeavors!! We
are seeking a Study Technician 2 for Insourcing Solutions client in
Cambridge, MA. The candidate will support the delivery of in-vivo
data to facilitate the goals of drug discovery projects through
hands-on conduct of in-vivo experiments in rodents. Must possess
strong proficiency of in-vivo technical skills and working
experience of multiple animal models, including expertise in some
models. Position includes a $2,000 sign on bonus The essential
duties of the Study Technician 2 are: Reviews and complies with all
policies, guidelines and operating procedures pertaining to the
animal care and research program. Provides technical procedure
training to less experienced staff and researchers, and provide
re-training as needed. May coordinate (or assist) or manage
schedules of other team members; resolves schedule conflicts
Assemble, set up, operate and maintain any necessary experimental
equipment to conduct in-vivo studies. Conduct laboratory procedures
in compliance with established protocols/plans and with regulatory
and laboratory requirements. Document experimental data in
technical notebooks or approved electronic files including
activities undertaken, existing conditions, observed results and
variation from expected data patterns. Record, prepare, and analyze
data for inclusion in project reports. With guidance from
scientific management, maintain a technical knowledge and
understanding in his/her assigned area of responsibility. Able to
perform the following techniques in rodents: PO, IV, SQ, IP, IM,
and IN dosing and/or inoculation techniques Blood collection from
multiple vessels or cardiac Tumor measurements, body weights,
Necropsy, tissue and fluid collections Rodent euthanasia using CO2,
anesthesia and/or approved physical methods. Rodent surgical skills
(ie cannulations, implantations), pre-surgical and post-surgical
care and monitoring. Support study set-up, take downs, ex-vivo
assays Interact with other personnel within the department,
multiple research groups, to develop a network of resources to
facilitate completion of assignments. This is an amazing
opportunity; don't you want to know more? This could be just the
perfect fit for you, but you won't know if you don't apply, we
welcome the opportunity to talk to you!Job QualificationsEducation:
B.S./B.A. degree in Biological Sciences or related field, or
Associate's degree in veterinary technology or equivalent college
level program. Experience: Must have at least 4 years of previous
laboratory animal research experience. At least 3 years of
technical experience as detailed in the essential duties and
responsibilities section. An equivalent combination of education
and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the
specific education and experience listed above.
Certification/Licensure: AALAS Certification at the LATG preferred.
Veterinary technician licensure of CVT or LVT preferred. Other:
Computer literacy in word processing and database record keeping.
Advanced knowledge of rodent technical skills and capability of
identifying sick animals, summarizing findings, and providing
medical treatment as prescribed. Vaccine MandateCharles River is a
U.S. Federal Contractor. As a result, we must follow the
Presidential Executive Order to mandate vaccinations, and ensure
our employees are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Our main
priority is the wellbeing, health, and safety of our people. We
require proof of vaccination from all employees. Anyone with
requests for disability-related and/or religious exemptions should
contact Talent Acquisition (crrecruitment_US@crl.com) so that
information can be provided about the accommodation process at
Charles River. About Insourcing SolutionsCharles River Insourcing
SolutionsSM 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 SolutionsSM provides you with the ability to maintain
control of your facility and expertise while leveraging available
space.
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