Technician I-Histology-1st shift

Charles River; Ashland (OH); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Charles River in Ashland, OH is seeking a Technician I for our 1st shift Histology Team. You will be in training to perform onboarding skills, learn basic tasks in Pre-Trim and Trimming, and work under supervision to gain proficiency in a collaborative lab setting.

The role emphasizes animal welfare, data collection, protocol reading, and adherence to GLP/SOP/BOP/IACUC standards. You should be able to work extended hours, a safe environment, and communicate effectively within the team.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Must be authorized to work in United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Proficiency with basic computer systems and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Ensure welfare and humane care for animals.
• Train in onboarding tasks including GLP and new hire orientation.
• Collect, document, review data and verify in systems.
• Review QC documentation and ensure data integrity.
• Operate and maintain laboratory instrumentation.
• Read and interpret protocols.
• Communicate clearly in writing and verbally.
• Manage multiple tasks to achieve goals.
• Maintain safe working environment per PPE and safety rules.
• Follow GLP/SOP/BOP/IACUC requirements.
• Work extended hours, including evenings, weekends, or extra shifts.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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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 a Technician I for our 1st shift Histology Team located in Ashland, OH.

A Histology Technician I is in training to perform and become proficient in on‑boarding skills, procedures, and cooperating in a team environment. The technician is learning basic skills required to conduct a study, including various tasks within Pre‑Trim with an introduction to Trimming. Technician is working under close supervision to gain proficiency.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (The fundamental Competencies/Skills & Responsibilities of the role (products and services provided/results accomplished) include, but are not limited to, those listed:

• Ensure good welfare and humane care for all animals worked with through gentle, positive human‑animal interactions.
• Train in on‑boarding tasks which includes 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.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of English.
• Manage multiple tasks and priorities to achieve goals.
• 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.
• 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.
• Work under specific time constraints.
• 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.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

The pay rate for this position is $19/hour. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

Job Qualifications

(Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Abilities required to accomplish the essential functions) include but are not limited to:

• Education:High school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.) 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, unless required by local government.
• Computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite), commensurate with essential functions, including the ability to learn a validated system.
• Must be authorized to work in United States without a sponsor visa now or in the future.

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.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• 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.

Comments:

• May occasionally work weekend/holidays and/or rotating on‑call schedule.

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.

About Charles River
Charles River is an early‑stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non‑GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients’ clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.

With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in over 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client’s unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world.

At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well‑being of many across the globe. We have proudly supported the development of 86% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2021.

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.

If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e‑mail message to [e-mail]. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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

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