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Technician I, Technical Operations Weekends

Req ID #: 224799

Ashland, Ohio, USA

About this job

We are seeking a Technician I, Technical Operations for our Safety Assessment site located in Ashland, OH. Candidates will train 15-19 weeks 1ST SHIFT (TUES-FRI 6AM-430PM) before moving to weekend shift hours (6AM-630PM) Friday- Sunday or Saturday- Monday.

We are seeking a Technician I, Technical Operations for our Safety Assessment site located in Ashland, OH. Candidates will train 15-19 weeks 1ST SHIFT (TUES-FRI 6AM-430PM) before moving to weekend shift hours (6AM-630PM) Friday- Sunday or Saturday- Monday. 

A 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 support a study, which may include animal handling, husbandry, observations, basic physiological indices, and data collection/recording to support each skill. The technician may occasionally perform basic skills independently but continues working under supervision to gain proficiency on skills still in development.

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 skills which may include animal handling, husbandry, observations, basic physiological indices, and data collection/recording to support each skill. 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.

  • Ensure high levels of study quality to meet study goals.

  • Follow all PPE, safety, cleaning, and cross-contamination elimination practices.

  • Maintain appropriate communication with other personnel.

  • Support team-mates, technicians, and members of other departments.

  • Follow direction from team leaders, trainers, research associates and supervisors.

  • Use and maintain instrumentation and equipment according to SOPs.

  • Perform all tasks per SOP, BOP, and/or protocols.

  • Perform all other related duties as assigned

The starting pay for this position is 19.00 per hour. Please note that starting salaries vary based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

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About Charles River

Charles River is an early-stage Contact Research Organization (CRO). Here, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people's lives. With 100 sites around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our clients' unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world.

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