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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

We are looking for a Research Technician II  to join our Insourcing Solutions  team located  in Dixon, CA.

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.

What impact will you have?

In the  Research Technician II role, you will work with our research animals to ensure they are well cared for, including:

Perform rodent husbandry duties, such as room sanitation, cage change, daily health checks, post-operative monitoring, breeder setup and takedown, tail biopsy for genotyping, cross-fostering, wean, etc. and specialized tasks such as hormone administration via intraperitoneal injection, estrus check, plug check, colony and room transfer, pseudopregnant and stud male colony management, stud male vasectomies and sterility testing, and other support tasks for the ART (Animal Reproductive Technology) and microinjection labs. Exhibit professional and collegial behavior, communication skills, and expected to participate in discussions at unit meetings. Serve as a mentor to less experienced staff, including periodic review of data processes and reports to the lab manager. Review, comprehend and comply with all SOPs, guidelines/policies, and quality assurance standards pertaining to assigned responsibilities, and to the care and use of laboratory mice for research under the delegation and/or supervision of the ART (Animal Reproductive Technology) Lab manager. Perform all other duties as assigned.

Who we are looking for?

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences (Biology, Biochemistry, Animal Science, etc.) or related discipline, and 3 years of relevant experience in research animal science with rodents or rodent husbandry. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above. AALAS (American Association for Laboratory Animal Science) certification at the Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) level is required.

Must be proficient in mouse handling, sexing, and health assessment. Demonstrated experience with mouse reproductive technology and techniques required. Must have hands on experience with daily operations such as hormone administration via intraperitoneal injection, estrus check, plug check, oviduct harvest/oocyte collection, colony and barrier room transfer. Required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as dictated by the lab schedules. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated high level of attention to detail, responsiveness, adaptability, and reliability. Proven ability to successfully work independently and collaboratively in a team. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Must have experience with computers, mobile platforms, and accurate data management systems in a professional environment.

The pay for this position is $37.00 - 38.00 USD per hour. Schedule: The required work hours are 5 days a week, 11 am to 8 pm, including weekends. The position is 100% onsite and the candidates must be available and willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. 

About Insourcing Solutions
Charles River Insourcing Solutions℠ can streamline research by delivering operational and cost efficiencies through the strategic insourcing of GMP, GLP and non-GLP research services from discovery through safety assessment. Insourcing Solutions℠ provides you with the ability to maintain control of your facility and expertise while leveraging available space.

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.

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