Laboratory Assistant I-Histology-1st shift

Charles River Labs; Ashland (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an entry-level Lab Assistant I in a dynamic Histology Team. This role offers hands-on training in essential laboratory tasks, ensuring the humane care of animals while working under close supervision. You'll learn to collect and document data, maintain equipment, and adhere to Good Laboratory Practices. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals eager to build a career in life sciences, contributing to the health and well-being of people globally. If you're ready to embark on a fulfilling journey in a supportive environment, this position is for you.

Qualifications

• Entry level position with training in laboratory tasks and procedures.
• No previous experience required, but communication and computer skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Ensure humane care for animals and perform onboarding tasks.
• Collect and verify data, maintain equipment, and follow safety protocols.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities

Computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite)

Education

High school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.)

Tools

Electronic data capture systems

Laboratory instruments

Job description

For 75 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

We are seeking an entry level Lab Assistant I for our Histology Team located in Ashland, OH.

A Lab Assistant I is in training to perform and become proficient in on-boarding tasks, procedures, and cooperating in a team environment. The assistant is learning basic skills required to conduct a study, including various tasks within Pre-Trim learning inventory, set up and organization of studies for trimming, changeouts and bagging. The assistant is working under close supervision to gain proficiency.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure good welfare and humane care for all animals worked with through gentle, positive human-animal interactions.
• Train in on-boarding tasks which include: GLP Training, Animal Welfare Training and New Hire Orientation. Specific tasks will be based on each area's training plan and business needs.
• 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. Reading and understanding of protocols.
• Ability to ensure the integrity of the studies and fulfill the regulatory agencies requirements by performing the activities according to the Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Business Operating Procedures (BOP) and the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) rules.
• 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.

The pay rate of this position is $18/hour.

Job Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma, General Education Degree (G.E.D.), preferred. Experience: No previous experience required.
• Certification/Licensure: None, unless required by local government.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities to achieve goals.
• Computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite), commensurate with essential functions, including the ability to learn a validated system.

Physical Demands:

• Employees must be able to lift, move, manipulate, and/or hold heavy objects up to and including 50 pounds; this includes work materials, equipment, and/or animals.
• Must be able to perform laboratory procedures, which require talking, hearing, standing, or sitting for long periods of time, entering data into a computer, using appropriate instruments, reaching with hands and arms, working in narrow spaces, and wearing safety equipment (PPE) according to OSHA regulations and company standards.
• Ability to ensure that a safe working environment is maintained by observing all safety procedures and working methods by making proper use of protective clothing and equipment, and by reading, understanding, and following all safety documents issued or notified of.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

• Works in a research laboratory environment, which requires use of sharp objects, working around mechanical parts, working with or near known or unknown toxic or caustic chemicals and/or biological hazards, exposure to fumes and airborne particles, working at noise levels ranging from quiet to moderately noisy.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer - all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

For more information, please visit www.criver.com.