Entry-Level Necropsy Technician — Learn & Grow in Lab

Charles River Laboratories; Ashland (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles River Laboratories in Ashland, Ohio is seeking an entry-level Technician I for the Necropsy team at the Safety Assessment site. The role involves learning animal handling, dissections, sample collection, data entry, and adherence to GLP and safety procedures.

Training is provided under supervision, with a 4/10 schedule (Mon-Thu or Tue-Fri 8am-6:30pm), weekends and holidays rotation, plus overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience: No previous experience required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities to achieve goals.
• Computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite) and ability to learn a validated system.
• Commitment to safe working practices and GLP/SOP/BOP/IACUC requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure good welfare and humane care for all animals.
• Train in onboarding skills including animal handling, euthanasia, and sedation; dissection; sample collection and weights; lab setup and cleaning; prep of lab solutions.
• Prosect and perform functions within training group timelines.
• Collect, document, review, and verify data on forms or electronic systems.
• Review documentation as part of quality control requirements.
• Use and maintain instrumentation and equipment.

Skills

Animal handling

Euthanasia

Sedation

Dissection

Sample collection

Data entry

Safety training

MS Office

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Job description

Charles River Laboratories in Ashland, Ohio is seeking an entry-level Technician I for the Necropsy team at the Safety Assessment site. The role involves learning animal handling, dissections, sample collection, data entry, and adherence to GLP and safety procedures.

Training is provided under supervision, with a 4/10 schedule (Mon-Thu or Tue-Fri 8am-6:30pm), weekends and holidays rotation, plus overtime as needed.