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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 Summary
SIGN-ON BONUS: $1,000 for new employees
STARTING RATE: $20.00/hour
SCHEDULE: 7:00am – 3:30pm, Mon to Fri with rotating weekends
We are seeking a Research Technician for our General Toxicology Team located in Mattawan, MI.
No previous experience required!!
A Research Technician is responsible for: administering substances to animals, performing husbandry duties, including cleaning/transporting caging and providing food and water; performing clinical observations of animals to determine morbidity/mortality; collecting and handling data and specimens; euthanizing animals and assisting veterinarians, management, and other company personnel with animal care, study-related tasks, and process improvement initiatives.
Job Qualifications
The following are minimum requirements related to the Research Technician position:
Minimum: High School Diploma or GED
Experience: Zero – 6 months
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing at all levels inside and outside the organization.
Basic familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
Computer skills, commensurate with Essential Functions, including the ability to learn a validated system.
Ability to work extended hours beyond normal work schedule to include, but not limited to evenings, weekends, extended shifts, and/or extra shifts; sometimes on short notice.
Ability to work under specific time constraints
In addition:
Can walk up to 10 miles a day on cement floors in the regular course of their day
Be required to constantly push animal caging that weights around 800 lbs
Be on their knees for many hours dosing animals
Regularly lifting animals in and out of caging that is either on the floor or above their head
Work in PPE that is hot and when they do physical work wearing a respirator it is hard.
Work in rooms with rodents and rabbits that often result in sensitization to allergens especially if they come to us with preexisting allergies.
Vaccine Mandate
Charles 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 ((url removed)) so that information can be provided about the accommodation process at Charles River.
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 120 investigational new drug (IND) programs are conducted in our Safety Assessment facilities.
