Jobs | Charles River

Research Technician Assistant

Req ID #: 224309

We are seeking an experienced Research Technician Assistant for our Safety Assessment site located in Reno, Nevada.

Animal Care Technician I

Req ID #: 224758

We are seeking an Animal Care Technician to join our Insourcing Solutions team, located in South San Francisco, CA.

The 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 study conduct which may include cage change out, animal handling, husbandry, observations, basic physiological indices, and data collection/recoding to support each skill.

Research Technician Assistant 1

Req ID #: 225097

We are seeking an experienced Research Technician Assistant for our Safety Assessment site located in Reno, Nevada.

Animal Care Clerk

Req ID #: 225110

As an Animal Care Clerk for our Toxicology team located in Laval, you will be responsible for the well-being of our laboratory animals. Your contribution will ensure the health of our animals, as well as the integrity of our pre-clinical studies.

Animal Care Technician I (Cage Processing)

Req ID #: 225236

We are looking for an Animal Care Technician I (Cage Processing) to join our Insourcing Solutions team located in South San Francisco, CA.

Animal Health Technician I

Req ID #: 225250

Why work at Charles River?   We adhere to strong values, share the same mission, that together, we create healthier lives. Our culture is one of endless opportunity, purpose and creating change. We are committed to empowering our employees with the tools and programs they need to develop rewarding careers. We offer competitive benefits and excellent training programs for all our employees.

Animal Care Technician I

Req ID #: 225282

We are seeking an Animal Care Technician to join our Insourcing Solutions team, located in South San Francisco, CA.

IT Internal Audit Intern - Summer 2025

Req ID #: 225287

We are seeking an IT Internal Audit Intern for our Corporate site to be located in Wilmington MA. The intern/co-op will assist in the preparation and execution of Sarbanes-Oxley IT compliance testing. Successful candidates will assist the Charles River Internal Audit group with a variety of audit functions such as reviewing controls, executing test plans, documenting workpapers and summarizing findings.

Laboratory Technician I - Temporary

Req ID #: 225291

Under direct supervision, the Temporary Laboratory Technician I will perform routine analytical methods as specified in written procedures (e.g., in-house SOPs, client test methods) for quality control, release/stability testing.

Research Technician Assistant

Req ID #: 224309

Reno, Nevada, USA

What you’ll do What you’ll need What you get

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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