Clinical Pathology Technician 1
Shrewsbury, MA, US, 01545
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 Summary
Perform a variety of basic laboratory tasks. Prepare, process and store samples received into the laboratory. Maintain and perform record keeping. Review raw data for quality control.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Perform all task in compliance within Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS) and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) regulations.
· Read study protocols and extract pertinent information (with guidance).
· Prepare materials needed: labeling tubes, study books and appropriate paperwork prior to bleeding days (with supervision).
· Operate general laboratory equipment (centrifuges, pipettes, water baths) used in the processing of biological samples.
· Receive and process BA/TK samples.
· Manual entry of raw data into computerized systems and review of data as needed.
· File and maintain data for department activities.
· Sample and biohazard waste management.
· Perform all other related duties as assigned.
The pay range for this position is between $22.00 and $24.00 an hour. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.
Job Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
· Education: High school diploma or General Equivalent Degree (G.E.D.) required. Associates degree (A.A) or college level courses in a science or health-related discipline preferred.
· Experience: 0-1 year of experience in a laboratory setting.
· An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
· Other: Experience with computer software programs is required. GLP environment requires attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and accurate record keeping competencies.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
· Must be able to perform procedures, which require, talking, hearing, walking or standing for long periods of time (75% of the work day), entering data into a computer, using appropriate instruments, reaching with hands and arms, working in narrow spaces, and wearing safety equipment (PPE) according to OSHA regulations and company standards.
· Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
· Must be able to frequently hold and manipulate work materials while utilizing fine motor skills.
· Must be able to lift, move, manipulate, and/or hold heavy objects up to and including 30 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
· General laboratory working conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly wears protective clothing (lab coats, safety glasses and gloves).
· Regularly works with biohazards.
· Occasionally works with sharp objects (e.g. needles).
· Occasionally works with chemicals or preclinical research compounds with known or unknown levels of toxicity.
· The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
COMMENTS:
· This position requires overtime, weekend, holiday, and/or after hours shift coverage, as needed
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 supported the development of 86% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2021.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer - all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e-mail message to [email protected]. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
For more information, please visit www.criver.com.
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