Technical Trainer - In Vivo

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Technical Trainer I within our InVivo Team at our Safety Assessment site located in Shrewsbury, MA.

The Technical Trainer I will be responsible for providing, coordinating, documenting and scheduling routine to moderately complex training activities. They will also develop, revise and implement training documents including SOPs and processes to support the overall training program. They will ensure that all training provided meets quality and regulatory requirements and provide additional training as needed.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent in animal or life sciences or related discipline.
• Experience:
  
  1-3 years experience in animal research and/or husbandry; multi-species experience preferred, or must have demonstrated full technical competence and satisfactory performance at the previous level.
• Certification: AALAS certification at the ALAT level strongly preferred; or other applicable certification/licensure.
• Other:
  Ability to handle common laboratory species. Proficient in basic technical skills and operation of data collection equipment. Knowledge of GLPs and other federal regulations and guidelines relating to the care of laboratory animals. Understanding of routine study design and protocols.

The pay range for this position is between $26.00 - $27.00 an hour.

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 120 investigational new drug (IND) programs are conducted in our Safety Assessment facilities.

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.

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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.

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