Technician I - Necropsy

Charles River; Michigan; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus incentives

401K

Paid time off

Stock purchase program

Health and wellness coverage

Employee and family wellbeing support

Work life balance flexibility

Job summary

Charles River seeks a Technician I – Necropsy in Mattawan, MI, to support the 1st Shift Pathology Services Team. The role involves learning basic necropsy skills, animal handling, and sample processing under supervision.

The position pays $20/hr with a Monday–Friday schedule and weekends/holidays rotation. Emphasis on accurate data capture, lab prep, safety, and GLP/SOP adherence in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in a biological science preferred.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Performs euthanasia and post-mortem examination of animals, including removal, processing and preserving of organs for microscopic evaluation by a veterinary pathologist.
• Train in onboarding skills including animal handling, sedation, dissection, sample collection and lab prep.
• Collect, document, review, and verify data on forms or electronic systems.
• Review documentation of functions for quality control requirements.
• Use and maintain instrumentation and equipment.
• Learn anatomical terms and manage samples for department needs.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Animal handling

Basic lab techniques

Data recording

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in biological science

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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 Overview

We are seeking a Technician I – Necropsy for our 1stShift Pathology Services Team inMattawan MI.

ATechnician I – Necropsyis 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, which may include animal handling, sedation; animal procedures including dissection; collection of samples and weights; laboratory preparation, set up and cleaning; preparation of laboratory solutions. The technician is working under close supervision to gain proficiency.

The pay for this position is $20/hr. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

The work schedule for this role is: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:30PM + weekend/holiday rotation with overtime, as necessary.

Job Description

Performs euthanasia and post-mortem examination of animals, including the removal, processing, and preserving of organs for microscopic evaluation by a veterinary pathologist.

• Ensure good welfare and humane care for all animals worked with through gentle, positive human-animal interactions


• Train in on-boarding skills which may include animal handling, sedation; animal procedures including dissection; collection of samples and weights; laboratory preparation, set up and cleaning; preparation of laboratory solutions. Specific skills 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.


• Learn and know anatomic terms


• Receive, track, and prepare samples or materials, as required for department.


• Perform all other related duties as assigned.


• Education:High school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.) required. Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) or equivalent in a biological science, preferred.


• 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.


• 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.


• 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.


• Must be authorized to work in the United States without a sponsor visa, now or in the future.

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 worked on 80% of the drugs approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the past five years.

We’re committed to providing benefits that elevate your quality of life.

• bonus/incentives based on performance


• 401K


• paid time off


• stock purchase program


• Health and wellness coverage


• employee and family wellbeing support programs


• work life balance flexibility.

Charles River is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, family status, pregnancy, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

It is unlawful in some states (including Massachusetts) to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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

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