Lab Inventory Support Technician - (Temporary Role)

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 seeking a Lab Inventory Support Technician to work in our Embryology Department at our Wilmington, MA location.

**This is a short term assignment lasting for approximately 6 months.

Early morning schedule required: Monday-Friday 6:00 am - 3:30 pm or 7:00 am - 4:30 pm

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for daily checks and maintenance of supplies essential for standard laboratory operation.
• Perform daily checks of laboratory equipment, including incubators and biological safety cabinets, to assure they are operating correctly and are ready for use by the lab.
• Perform regular check of the levels of liquid nitrogen in tanks used for storage of cryopreserved inventory and refill on an as needed basis.
• Maintain accurate and up to date inventory record of cryopreserved product.
• As necessary, assist the lab in shipping and receiving of cryopreserved product to and from costumers.
• Support lab operations whenever needed.
• Adhere to all departmental SOPs, policies, safety procedures, and protocols.
• Must be able to work in a laboratory environment requiring use of personal protective equipment.
• Works productively in a group situation as well as independently.
• Job pace may be fast and job completion demands may be high.
• Must be able to lift equipment of up to 35 lbs. in weight.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.)
• 0-1 years experience. On the job training will be provided.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proficient in computers (i.e., Microsoft Office).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• General laboratory experience.
• Database experience.

The hourly pay rate for this position is $17.75. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

About Research Models & Services
Fundamental to basic research and discovery is the use of in vivo models to help identify disease targets and determine potential biological pathways that regulate the condition. As the world’s leader in the production and distribution of the highest quality research animal, with 1 out of 2 animal models produced for preclinical research globally, we understand the importance of this step. With seven decades of experience, our expertise is unmatched, allowing us to provide you with the perfect model, including disease-specific and preconditioned options, for basic research and beyond.

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 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.

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 [email protected]. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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