Lead In-Life Research Technician

Charles River Laboratories; Shrewsbury (MA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus/Incentives

Job summary

Charles River Laboratories is seeking a Research Technician II (Surgical Services) to serve as lead technician for multiple in-life studies, collect data, and handle animals in a GLP environment. The role involves mentoring less experienced staff and performing routine and complex procedures under supervision.

The position follows a Monday–Friday schedule (7:30am–4:00pm) in a state-of-the-art facility with safety and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in animal or life sciences or related discipline.
• Experience: 1-3 years experience in animal research and/or husbandry; multi-species experience preferred or must have fully satisfied technical and experience requirements for the previous level.
• Certification/Licensure: AALAS certification at the LAT level preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead/primary technician for basic and complex in-life studies.
• Administer test substances by various basic and intermediate methods.
• Perform in-life technical procedures (e.g., clipping, handling, binding, removals, body weight, dosing).
• Collect and record research data and biological specimens in GLP-compliant manner.
• Input, print and edit computer entries (e.g., life numbers, body weights, food consumption).
• Observe animals for general health and well being.
• Maintain study notebooks and develop basic forms.
• Prepare and maintain study documentation and SOPs.

Skills

Animal handling

Data recording

Observation skills

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in animal or life sciences

Tools

AALAS LAT certification

Job description

Charles River Laboratories is seeking a Research Technician II (Surgical Services) to serve as lead technician for multiple in-life studies, collect data, and handle animals in a GLP environment. The role involves mentoring less experienced staff and performing routine and complex procedures under supervision.

The position follows a Monday–Friday schedule (7:30am–4:00pm) in a state-of-the-art facility with safety and compliance standards.