Scientific Support - Associate

Company: Charles River Laboratories
Location: Reno
Posted on: January 25, 2023

Job Description:

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 SummaryPerform basic tasks as outlined by the supervisor to provide support / assistance to assigned department(s).Job QualificationsESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:--- Perform general housekeeping and maintenance of department areas.--- Sterilize and/or remove used laboratory materials (e.g., petri dishes, culture tubes, crates, etc.).--- Wash, sterilize, and prepare glassware for laboratory use.--- Prepare basic documentation, labeling and or other records keeping and filing.--- Prepare /mail crates and serology kits to customers. Perform stocking and restocking duties.--- Take proper safety precautions and utilize appropriate safety gear/equipment in the performance of all duties.--- Perform all other related duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS:--- Education: High school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.).--- Experience: 0-6 months related experience.--- 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: Ability to organize, prioritize work and meet deadlines. Must be detail oriented.About Safety AssessmentCharles 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.

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