Entry-Level Laboratory Support Technician

Charles River; Shrewsbury (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles River is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to provide basic lab support and maintain inventory in Massachusetts. You will operate equipment, assist with setup and cleanup, and help document observations while following GLP/SOP standards.

Entry-level role requiring a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license. Pay is $20.00–$21.00 per hour; location near Worcester with opportunities to grow in a busy research environment.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Experience: None.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
• Certification/Licensure: Must have valid, state‑issued, driver’s license.
• Other: Must be detail‑oriented and have general familiarity with lab procedures. Good verbal communication skills required. Basic computer skills; familiarity with Microsoft Office software.

Responsibilities

• Receive, monitor, and maintain inventory and stock levels of assigned areas.
• Operate lab equipment and perform routine maintenance as needed.
• May be responsible for preparing lab solutions (e.g., buffers, media/common vehicles, and bleach solutions).
• Wash and dry glassware and distribute to appropriate locations within the laboratory. Keep glass-washing area clean and organized. May sterilize glassware and other items using an autoclave.
• Label tubes and perform laboratory set-up/clean-up.
• Organize and perform inventory of department refrigerators or freezers.
• Assist in the archiving of equipment/facility records.
• Assist technical personnel with clerical duties (e.g., filing, making copies, shipments set-up etc.).
• May record observations and measurements for basic lab/research task.
• Perform limited troubleshooting and maintenance of instruments as appropriate for assigned area.
• May generate forms, tables, and hand record data.
• Perform all tasks in compliance with Good Laboratory Practice Regulations (GLPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Ship, store, and document received supplies (e.g., test articles, bio-hazard boxes, dry ice, reagents, etc.)
• Assist technical personnel with laboratory supplies expiry check and discard as needed.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Good verbal communication

Basic computer skills

MS Office familiarity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Charles River is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to provide basic lab support and maintain inventory in Massachusetts. You will operate equipment, assist with setup and cleanup, and help document observations while following GLP/SOP standards.

Entry-level role requiring a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license. Pay is $20.00–$21.00 per hour; location near Worcester with opportunities to grow in a busy research environment.