Al 75 jaar werken de medewerkers van Charles River samen om te helpen bij het ontdekken, ontwikkelen en veilig maken van nieuwe geneesmiddelen. Wanneer u bij onze familie komt, heeft u een belangrijke impact op de gezondheid en het welzijn van mensen over de hele wereld. Of uw achtergrond in levenswetenschappen, financiën, IT, verkoop of een ander gebied is, uw vaardigheden spelen een belangrijke rol in het werk dat we uitvoeren. In ruil hiervoor helpen wij u een carrière op te bouwen waar u zich gepassioneerd over kunt voelen.
Baan Samenvatting
Heb jij een achtergrond in dierverzorging, paraveterinair of biotechniek en werk je graag met dieren, dan zoeken wij jou!
Voor ons team in Groningen zoeken wij een:
Biotechnicus (32-40 uur)
Afdeling:
Met bijna 30 medewerkers is onze Discovery site een toegewijde groep die zich richt op farmacokinetische en farmacologische studies om de pathofysiologie van neurologische aandoeningen beter te begrijpen.
Team:
Als biotechnicus bij Charles River Discovery kom je te werken in een collegiaal team. Iedereen staat voor elkaar klaar en naast dat er hard wordt gewerkt, is ook ruimte voor gezelligheid. Je werkt binnen jouw team zelfstandig en met elkaar aan de verschillende studies. Daarnaast spreek je regelmatig met de analisten en de Study Directors van de site over het verloop van de studies.
Over je rol:
Je bent als biotechnicus bij onze Discovery site onderdeel van de afdeling biotechniek, waar diverse studies uitgevoerd worden voor onderzoek naar de ontwikkeling van medicijnen. Samen met jouw collega’s draag jij, kwaliteitsbewust, de zorg voor het goed verlopen van de studies. Daarbij verlies je nooit het welzijn van de dieren uit het oog. Het onderzoek dat je uitvoert wordt gedaan met zowel ratten als muizen.
Primaire verantwoordelijkheden:
• Verrichten van uiteenlopende biotechnische handelingen zoals het doseren, observaties en gedragstesten. Maar ook de bloedafnames in uiteenlopende studies;
• Verrrichten van onder andere stereotactische operaties en jugularis cannulaties;
• Verzamelen en documenteren van de experimentele gegevens;
• Nauw samenwerken met je collega`s en goed contact houden met de betrokken Study Directors.
Wat is vereist?
• Een afgeronde opleiding MBO-4 of HBO met artikel 9 of 13F;
• De bereidheid om regelmatig weekend- of avondwerk te verrichten;
• Functioneren zowel zelfstandig als in teamverband;
• Een flexibele en kwaliteitsbewuste instelling;
• Interesse om jezelf verder te ontwikkelen met betrekking tot de diverse biotechnische handelingen en operaties.
Wat zou prettig zijn:
• Kennis van de Engelse taal.
Ons aanbod:
Werken bij onze organisatie betekent werken in een dynamische internationale organisatie.
Daarnaast bieden wij uitstekende primaire en secundaire arbeidsvoorwaarden waaronder:
• 25 vakantiedagen;
• Mogelijkheid tot de aankoop van 10 extra vakantiedagen per jaar;
• Jaarlijks eenmalig 8% vakantiegeld van je bruto jaarsalaris;
• Jaarlijks eenmalige uitkering op basis van het bedrijfsresultaat;
• Korting op je zorgverzekering;
• Reiskostenvergoeding à € 0,23 cent per kilometer met een max van € 250 netto per maand;
• Collectief pensioen
• Elke dag gratis vers fruit.
Voor verdere informatie over de functie kun je contact opnemen met Janneke Basten, +31638857962. Heb je belangstelling voor deze functie, dan nodigen wij je uit te reageren via onze carreer site: Charles River Laboratories, Inc. Jobs (criver.com)
Acquisitie naar aanleiding van deze vacature wordt niet op prijs gesteld
Over Discovery
De discovery bij Charles River heeft zich in de branche bewezen, met de succesvolle ontwikkeling van nieuwe therapieën, meer dan 320 octrooien en levering van 74 kandidaat-geneesmiddelen aan sponsors in de afgelopen 17 jaar. Met de steun van meer dan 650 wetenschappers gebruikt onze complete en geïntegreerde portefeuille de allernieuwste technologie en platformen voor het aanbieden van diensten op het gebied van chemie, biologie en farmacologie die cliënten terzijde staan, vanaf de eerste fasen van ‘hit identification’ tot en met experimentele nieuwe geneesmiddelen (IND). Onze cliëntgerichte, collaboratieve aanpak resulteert in werkelijke partnerships waarin problemen worden voorzien, obstakels worden weggenomen en wij samen met de cliënt op pad gaan om nieuwe geneesmiddelen op de markt te brengen.
Over Charles River
Charles River is een organisatie die op contract onderzoek naar vroege fasen verricht (CRO). Wij hebben op ons fundament van proefdieren, geneeskunde en wetenschap voortgebouwd om een brede portefeuille van discovery- en veiligheidsbeoordelingsdiensten te ontwikkelen (zowel Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) als non-GLP) en onze cliënten te helpen, van de inventarisatie van targets tot preklinische ontwikkeling. Charles River levert tevens een verzameling producten en diensten die tegemoetkomen aan de behoeften van onze cliënten op het gebied van klinisch laboratoriumonderzoek en productieactiviteiten. Dankzij deze brede portefeuille van producten en diensten kunnen onze cliënten een flexibeler model voor geneesmiddelontwikkeling creëren, wat de kosten verlaagt en de productiviteit en effectiviteit verhoogd zodat producten eerder op de markt gebracht kunnen worden.
Met meer dan 20.000 medewerkers bij 110 vestigingen in 20 landen wereldwijd zijn wij strategisch gepositioneerd voor het coördineren van wereldwijde middelen en kunnen wij multidisciplinaire inzichten inzetten om de unieke uitdagingen van onze cliënten op te lossen. Onze cliënten omvatten farmaceutische multinationals, biotechnologiebedrijven, overheidsinstellingen en medische en universitaire instellingen over de gehele wereld.
Bij Charles River zijn wij gepassioneerd over onze rol bij de verbetering van de levenskwaliteit van andere mensen. Onze missie, onze uitstekende wetenschap en onze doelgerichte instelling werken door in alles wat we doen, en we gaan elke dag opnieuw aan de slag met de kennis dat ons werk de gezondheid en het welzijn van vele mensen helpt te verbeteren. Wij zijn trots te kunnen zeggen dat wij een rol hebben gespeeld bij de ontwikkeling van circa 86% van de geneesmiddelen die in 2021 door de Amerikaanse FDA werden goedgekeurd.
Bij Charles River Laboratories herkennen en werven wij talenten. Wij zijn een bedrijf dat zich inzet op het gebied van diversiteit en gelijkheid en we werken op inclusieve wijze.
Meer informatie vindt u op www.criver.com.
Helping you find your moment
You take great care and effort when you apply for a job with us. Rest assured that we’ll be just as diligent in finding the role that’s right for you. Here’s how our hiring process works:
Job Search
Learn about CRL, our culture, and why we do the work we do while also searching for roles that match your interests and expertise.
Application
Create a profile and apply to as many roles as you have an interest.
Note: Depending on the role, you may be required to include a resume in your application.
Assessment and application review
Complete assessments, if requested, to determine whether the role is likely to be a good fit for you – and vice versa. The recruiter will review your resume and qualifications against the requirements of the role and will determine next steps.
Note: At any point in the process, you can log into your profile to review the status of your application.
Interview
Engage in our inclusive interview process by meeting with a diverse group of interviewers who will provide information on the company, culture, and your role while also asking you questions to assess your skills, interests, and expertise. This is also a great time for you to ask questions.
Note: Charles River leverages technical and behavioral-based interview questions based on our DNA (Care, Lead, Own, and Collaborate). Please familiarize yourself with the DNA and be prepared to relate your experiences to them.
Job offer and onboarding
Receive a competitive offer either by phone or email from a Charles River recruiter or hiring manager. The offer will include your title, salary, location, and other relevant information.
Note: Upon acceptance, you will work with your recruiter to confirm a start date and will receive paperwork to electronically complete prior to your start. For US-based roles, upon your acceptance, you will be required to take a pre-employment drug screen and pass a criminal background check.
Job Search
Learn about CRL, our culture, and why we do the work we do while also searching for roles that match your interests and expertise.
Application
Create a profile and apply to as many roles as you have an interest. Note: Depending on the role, you may be required to include a resume in your application.
Assessment and Application Review
Complete assessments, if requested, to determine whether the role is likely to be a good fit for you – and vice versa. The recruiter will review your resume and qualifications against the requirements of the role and will determine next steps.
Note: At any point in the process, you can log into your profile to review the status of your application.
Interview
Engage in our inclusive interview process by meeting with a diverse group of interviewers who will provide information on the company, culture, and your role while also asking you questions to assess your skills, interests, and expertise. This is also a great time for you to ask questions. Note: Charles River leverages technical and behavioral-based interview questions based on our DNA (Care, Lead, Own, and Collaborate). Please familiarize yourself with the DNA and be prepared to relate your experiences to them.
Job offer and onboarding
Receive a competitive offer either by phone or email from a Charles River recruiter or hiring manager. The offer will include your title, salary, location, and other relevant information. Note: Upon acceptance, you will work with your recruiter to confirm a start date and will receive paperwork to electronically complete prior to your start. For US-based roles, upon your acceptance, you will be required to take a pre-employment drug screen and pass a criminal background check.
Featured jobs
Important things are happening every moment at Charles River. This means exciting new career opportunities for you to explore. Take a look and apply today!
Looking for something else? Search all jobs.
Moment by moment
At Charles River, you’ll be able to contribute to incredible breakthroughs while experiencing exciting opportunities for growth and development.
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UX/UI Designer
Advocate for user-centered design solutions. Create distinctive, consistent, branded digital experiences across multiple platforms, devices, and channels.
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Senior UX/UI Designer
Define and drive UX/UI strategies and interaction designs – from scratch and for scale – that solve business and user problems.
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Associate Director
Work with Senior UX/IX Designers and developers to assess problems and develop solutions. Execute on plan by building coding standardizations and automating processes.
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Director, Digital Data Enablement
Lead UX management and operational teams across business units and technical teams. Identify and define fit-for-purpose strategies to integrate best practices.
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Senior Director UX/UI Design
Mentor, coach, and guide designer teams on design strategy related to research insights, execution, continuous integration, and automated deployment.
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Animal Care Technician I - V
Maintain the well-being of our animals by providing food, water, and a clean environment.
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Animal Care Technologist I - V
Provide specialized care to maintain and monitor our animals’ health and physical environment.
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Veterinary Technician
Help monitor, document, and triage all laboratory animal health cases.
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Team Leader / Supervisor
Supervise, train, mobilize, empower, and develop a high-performing team.
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Research Associate
Coordinate and plan activities according to study plan guidelines.
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Intern Level I
Support process/procedure improvement based on site and department needs. Gain knowledge of our corporate environment to navigate cross-functional department collaboration.
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Intern Level II
Complete comprehensive departmental projects incorporating mentorship of Level I interns as a professional development component.
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Biomanufacturing Technician I-III
Oversee the production, formulation, and banking of cellular products while maintaining compliance with GMP, GDP, and aseptic guidelines.
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Biomanufacturing Lead / Specialist
Maintain in-depth knowledge of specialized equipment to address questions as a Subject Matter Expert for the required equipment.
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Clinical Veterinarian I-III
Responsible for delivering professional veterinary services and helping to manage all phases of health care for the animal colony.
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Senior Clinical Veterinarian
Utilize knowledge of laboratory animal medicine to optimize the scientific objectives of animal research protocols.
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Principal Veterinarian / Associate Director
Conduct veterinary consults, make treatment recommendations, communicate with study directors, and follow cases through resolution.
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Director, Laboratory Animal Medicine
Provide technical and professional oversight of all animal care and use functions involving site laboratory animals.
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Technician I-III
Follow SOP and protocols in the areas of animal handling, husbandry, and blood/urine collection.
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Technician IV-V
Handle advanced technician duties, including anesthesia, leadership and specialized sample collections.
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Project Leader (Scientific)
Serve as a scientific expert for the Lab with responsibility for staff-conducted studies.
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Team Leader (People Leader)
Oversee team activities and gain leadership skills on the path to becoming a Team Supervisor.
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Team Supervisor (People Leader)
Responsible for overall employee supervision, staff development, and team success.
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Financial Analyst I
Help analyze financial data, extract/define relevant information, and interpret data.
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Financial Analyst II
Responsible for analysis, forecasting, budgeting, accounting administration, and reporting of projects.
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Senior Financial Analyst
Handle weekly and monthly forecasting and annual budget preparation. Prepare financials and key indicators for business reviews.
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Manager, Business Finance
Partner with operating businesses to raise standards in key decision areas. Present a dynamic industry, competitor, and economic context.
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Finance Director, Operations
Support all business aspects, working with site teams to direct weekly/monthly forecasting and annual budget preparation.
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Biomanufacturing Technician I
Support the production, formulation, and banking of novel cellular products (including cGMP, GDP, and aseptic processing).
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Biomanufacturing Technician II
Perform specialized activities in the production, formulation, and banking of novel cellular products (including cGMP, GDP, and aseptic processing). Train Biomanufacturing Technician 1.
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Biomanufacturing Technician III
Help advance the production, formulation, and banking of novel cellular products (including cGMP, GDP, and aseptic processing) while interacting with clients.
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Biomanufacturing Lead / Specialist
Maintain in-depth knowledge of specialized equipment to address questions as a Subject Matter Expert for the required equipment.
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Biomanufacturing Supervisor
Oversee biomanufacturing personnel, ensuring compliance with cGMP’s, CRL quality systems, and process documents in biomanufacturing.
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Biomanufacturing Manager
Lead biomanufacturing activities in the start-up and cGMP production of novel cellular products. Schedule and manage staff, ensuring a safe and compliant working environment.
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Client Manager
Ensures high-quality customer service through multi-site coordination. Deliver timely, accurate, and comprehensive responses to sponsor requests.
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Business Development Director
Deliver profitable sales growth by targeting and visiting clients to build strong relationships and customer loyalty.
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Senior Business Development Director
Plan and execute a territory-based field sales strategy. Drive growth through targeted long- and short-term account plans.
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Regional Sales Manager
Manage sales team within North America's Safety Assessment sales region to achieve sales and profit goals.
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Director
Partner with site leadership to achieve performance goals, develop staff, and deliver succession planning.
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Senior Director / General Manager
Lead a multi-functional team to ensure integrated operations. Collaborate with senior leadership to form plans, objectives, and policies.
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Executive Director
Lead a global, multidisciplinary team. Develop short and long-term strategic plans to maximize growth and profitability.
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Corporate Vice President
Provide leadership, direction, and advice to leadership and finance teams. Accountable for financial planning, directing, and controlling.
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About Charles River
Charles River is an early-stage Contract 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, hospitals, and academic institutions around the world.
Supporting your well-being
Your dedication and passion make a life-saving difference in lives around the world. We’re committed to providing you with benefits that elevate your quality of life.
Financial
- Earnings + incentives
- Retirement benefits
- Vacation + time away
- Recognition
- Employee assistance fund
Career
- Professional development opportunities
- Career development
- Awards
- Educational support
Health and wellness coverage
- Employee well-being support
- Family support programs
- Parental benefits + family formation benefits
- Work-life balance flexibility
Social and Community
- Culture of inclusion
- 11 employee resource groups (ERGs) with >3,000 members
- Opportunities for paid volunteer time off
- Community outreach + matching gift + engagement activities
About Charles River
Charles River is an early-stage Contract 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, hospitals, and academic institutions around the world.