Histology Technician

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 Overview Job Summary: A Technician I is in training to perform and become proficient in on-boarding skills, procedures, and cooperating in a team environment. The technician is learning basic skills required to conduct a study, which may include handling tissues and organs, trimming tissues, embedding, microtomy, slide preparation, staining; inventory and quality control, and shipping of tissues. The technician is working under close supervision to gain proficiency. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Ensure good welfare and humane care for all animals worked with through gentle, positive human-animal - interactions. - Train in histology skills which may include handling tissues and organs, slide preparation, staining/cover - slipping; inventory, and shipping of tissues. Specific tasks will be based on each area's training plan and - business needs. - Collect, document, review, and verify data on forms, or in electronic data capture systems. - Review documentation of functions performed as part of quality control requirements. - Use and maintain instrumentation and equipment. - Learn and know anatomic terms. - Receive, track, and prepare samples or materials, as required for department. - Perform all other related duties as assigned. The pay for this position is $19/hr. Please note that salaries vary within the range based