Research Technician Assistant 1
Req ID #: 224974
Reno, Nevada, USA
What you’ll do
We are seeking an experienced Research Technician Assistant for our Safety Assessment site located in Reno, Nevada.
As a Research Technician Assistant, you will have the opportunity to care for all species of animals at our state-of-the-art safety sites. You will learn new skills ranging from animal care and handling of laboratory animals, perform clinical observations, blood collection, drug dosing, and perform accurate data collection and reporting.
The following are minimum requirements related to the Research Technician Assistant position.
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.)
- 0-6 months related experience in animal research and/or husbandry preferred.
- Ability to handle common laboratory animal species.
- Basic knowledge of Good Laboratory Practice regulations preferred.
What you’ll need
The training and development offered to our entry level technicians is state of the art and designed to help you succeed. The work you will be doing will impact the lives of patients and animals across the world and is the kind of work that is truly rewarding.
If you possess the following qualities, we will train you in the rest:
- Enjoys working within a team
- Has the ability to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment
- Pays attention to detail
- Dependable
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to multitask
- Ability to think on your feet
With plenty of room for growth, you can enjoy a long and meaningful career in a positive work environment. Take your first step, patients are waiting.
The pay range for this position is $22.00 USD per hour. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.
What you get
Core Benefits
- Mental/Dental/Vision Plans
- Vacation and Holiday
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Value Added Programs
- Employee discount program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Recognition and Referral Program
Additional Benefits
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Fitness Reimbursement and Wellness Programs
- Paid Volunteer Time Off
- Parental Leave
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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