Necropsy Lab Assistant 1

Company: Charles River Laboratories
Location: Ashland
Posted on: May 13, 2022

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 SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Necropsy Technician Assistant for our Safety Assessment Site located in Ashland, OH.SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE. $1,000/12 month retention*The following are minimum requirements related to the Necropsy Technician Assistant position:

• Perform basic necropsy support procedures (documentation, solution preparation, labeling, sample container preparation, cassette labeling, and tissue bagging, etc.)
• Perform tissue weights using validated computer data collection systems.
• Assist in data recording.
• Ensure the laboratory is clean and orderly.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs), Health & Safety standards and department policies/procedures in the performance of all duties.
• Receive, label and store laboratory supplies
• Assist in ordering supplies.
  • Perform all other related duties as assigned.The following are minimum qualifications related to the Necropsy Technician Assistant position:
    • Education: High school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.) required.
    • Experience: 0-6 months related experience in animal research 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: Must be able to perform effectively as a team member, accurately record data, follow verbal and written instructions, maintain a positive work atmosphere, communicate effectively, and interact in a professional manner with management, coworkers, and sponsors. Experience with computer software programs is preferred.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 300 investigational new drug (IND) programs are conducted in our Safety Assessment facilities.

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