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** Responsible for performing a wide variety of tasks related to laboratory operations and animal husbandry in a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) compliant laboratory setting. Tasks may include but are not limited to management of laboratory materials, operation of autoclave and cagewash, maintaining proper disposition of biohazard materials and chemicals, assist in safety and compliance activities in laboratory facilities, assist in equipment programs, coordinate with laboratory personnel and external vendors to support laboratory activities, and perform routine and moderately complex animal husbandry duties. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: + Perform autoclave and cagewash runs in support of laboratory operations including but not limited to cage parts, animal enrichment devices, and reagents + Collaborate with laboratory personnel and external vendors to ensure proper disposition of biohazard materials and chemicals; sterilize and discard used lab materials as required; assist with packing and transfer of biohazard materials + Clidox deactivation + Prepare dirty bedding and decontaminate dirty cages in a biological safety cabinet (BSC) for disposal + Perform physical environment cleanliness and upkeep and maintain recordkeeping to GMP standards and/or Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) + Collaborate with different function groups to coordinate activities related to laboratory supplies, inventory management, and orders of critical materials + Regularly take inventory of and restock laboratory supplies, reagents, and critical components to support laboratory testing + Interact and coordinate with IVB personnel to assure that lab supplies are received in timely manner and alternative options provided as needed + Manage deliveries + Perform goods receipts in SAP for animal and supply orders + Work with management to create, implement and maintain disposable cage inventory system + Interact with management to ensure appropriate level of cage supplies are available for laboratory use + Identify and implement improvement opportunities pertaining to supplies inventory management + Assist and participate in laboratory equipment preventative maintenance programs + Assist and participate in safety and lab compliance initiatives and implement at the site + Train on all basic procedures, processes, and documentation pertaining to Laboratory Operations and the site as assigned + Provide a support function to address unexpected problems at short notice + Maintain exact and detailed documentation appropriate to the function, including training records + Conduct clinical observations to ensure health of animals and perform animal husbandry duties + Operate equipment and use supplies according to safety guidelines + Perform all other related duties as assigned **Job Qualifications** + _Education:_ High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED). + Experience: 1 to 3 years related experience in a laboratory preferred. + An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above. + _Certification/Licensure:_ None + _Other:_ Able to work independently under minimal supervision. Excellent verbal, written communication, and organizational skills. Demonstrated independent problem-solving abilities. Proficient with computers. Ability to interact appropriately with all levels of employees. Ability to work effectively as a member of a team. Ability to handle stress effectively and adapt to change. The pay for this position is $24.00 per hour. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location. **About Biologics Testing Solutions** With more than 50 years of experience and proven regulatory expertise, the Charles River Biologics group can address challenging projects for biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies worldwide. Offering a variety of services such as contamination and impurity testing, protein characterization, bioassays, viral clearance studies and stability and lot release programs, we support clients throughout the biologic development cycle, from the establishment and characterization of cell banks through preclinical and clinical studies to marketed products. Whether clients need stand-alone services, a unique package of testing, or insourced support, our Biologics group can create a custom solution to suit their needs. Each year more than 20,000 biologic testing reports are sent each and over 200 licenses products are supported by our biologics testing solutions team. **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 worked on 80% of the drugs approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the past five years. We're committed to providing benefits that elevate your quality of life. Based on your position these may include: bonus/incentives based on performance, 401K, paid time off, stock purchase program, Health and wellness coverage, employee and family wellbeing support programs, and work life balance flexibility. **Equal Employment Opportunity** Charles River is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, family status, pregnancy, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. It is unlawful in some states (including Massachusetts) to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. 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 crrecruitment_US@crl.com. 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. 229466