What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Animal Technician position at Charles River Laboratories?
Our Mission
At Charles River Laboratories, we are passionate about improving the quality of people's lives through our work in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies.
Job Summary
We are seeking a talented Fabrication Technician to join our team and contribute to the success of our company.
This individual will be responsible for performing animal handling, euthanasia, and sedation; animal procedures including dissection; collection of samples and weights; laboratory preparation, set up and cleaning; preparation of laboratory solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work independently on internal projects and be supervised on external projects.
- Perform tasks related to inventory and quality control, and shipping of tissues.
- Collect, document, review, and verify data on forms, or in electronic data capture systems.
- Review documentation of functions performed as part of quality control requirements.
- Use and maintain instrumentation and equipment.
- Receive, track, and prepare samples or materials, as required for department.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) or equivalent in a biological science, preferred.
- Competency in large animal euthanasia and necropsy (i.e., Certification/Licensure: None, unless required by local government).
- Skill plan completed for this role based on department training plan.
- Demonstrated ability to consistently and effectively produce high quality results, interpret protocol requirements, troubleshoot quality issues, and record accurate study and departmental data.
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing at all levels inside and outside the organization.
- Computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite), commensurate with essential functions, including the ability to learn a validated system.
