Charles River Laboratories Jobs

Technician IV, Molecular Imaging

Req ID #: 223388

Location:

Mattawan, MI, US, 49071

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.

HOULRY RATE: The pay for this position is $24.00/hr. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

The Molecular Imaging discipline supports small and large molecule drug development through the application of translational, nuclear imaging, quantitative autoradiography and radiopharmaceutical production. Primary translational, nuclear imaging platforms and other applicable imaging platforms consist of Positron Emission Tomography (PET), Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT), Computed Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) platforms. Primary radiopharmaceutical production efforts are focused on development of novel and industry standard automated and manual radiolabeling and production methods to enable in vivo and ex vivo imaging to assess differing parameters of small and large molecules using applicable radioisotopes, such as: 11C, 18F, 64Cu, 68Ga, 89Zr, 99mTc, 111In, 123I, 124I, 125I, 131I, 177Lu, 203Pb, etc. Utilizing these platforms/assays, the team is for execution of preclinical studies in small and large animal models in both regulated and nonregulated preclinical studies.

Essential Functions: The fundamental Competencies/Skills & Responsibilities of the role (products and services provided/results accomplished) include, but are not limited to, those listed

• Efficiently perform and document all procedures, materials and results in compliance with applicable regulatory standards as applicable (protocols, methods, SOPs, etc.)

• Demonstrate ability to be flexible and adapt to stress

• Demonstrate effective teamwork, and communication skills through informal discussions with peers, supervisor, and team

• Responsible for storage and disposal of radioactive trash as needed

• Responsible for radioactive materials receipt and post-work surveys as needed

• Perform calibration and maintenance of study support equipment as needed

• Performs husbandry functions for both small and large animals independently

• Demonstrates ability to create and verify study specific paperwork and collection tubes independently

• Demonstrates ability to collect study support functions; like body weights and clinical observations independently

• Demonstrates ability to create, maintain, and archive study books independently

• Holds self and peers responsible to departmental standards and assures functions are performed in accordance with SOPs, protocols and policies

• Demonstrates critical thinking to solve problems, and provides feedback in a direct and constructive manner

• Demonstrates ability to perform standard dosing and blood collection routes independently

• Demonstrates ability to set up study rooms for small or large animal receipts independently

• Demonstrates ability to set up study room for excreta collections independently

• Demonstrates ability to set up anesthesia equipment, and procedures room independently

• Demonstrates ability to set up a surgical procedures room independently

• Author study specific procedures independently

• Demonstrates ability to enter, verify, and generate metadata templates independently

• Assist with minimal oversight the upload of study data to sponsor specific data management solutions

• Helps keep the team efficient by prioritizing scheduled workload, and leading others through stressful situations

• Seeks opportunities to actively lead both within their groups and department, as well as participation in committees when available

• Demonstrates ability to perform intermediate dosing and blood collection routes with minimal oversight

• Demonstrates ability to set up, and calibrate applicable infusion pumps with minimal oversight

• Performs anesthesia prep, monitoring, and recovery of small and large animals with minimal oversight

• Demonstrates ability to perform set up and collect CT scans with minimal oversight

• Demonstrates ability to schedule staff in supervisors’ absence

• Leads the team in absence of supervisor and/or project lead

• Able to adapt communication styles to audience, both internal and external

• Be a champion of change, able to adjust expectations and offer support to peers struggling with change

• Can adjust for learning limitations and shortcomings, both within themselves and others

• Critically evaluates the schedule based on the team's abilities

• Cultivates an environment where employees are encouraged to brainstorm and recommends innovative solutions

• Demonstrates ability to perform advanced blood collection routes with oversight

• Able to perform CT-based attenuation corrections with minimal oversight

• Performs all other related duties as assigned

Qualifications: Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Abilities required to accomplish the essential functions) include but are not limited to

• HS/GED/Associate’s degree or equivalent with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in a relevant field with 1-2 years of experience

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above

• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing at all levels inside and outside the organization

• Basic familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite

• Computer skills, commensurate with Essential Functions, including the ability to learn a validated system

• Ability to work extended hours beyond normal work schedule to include, but not limited to evenings, weekends, extended shifts, and/or extra shifts; sometimes on short notice

• Ability to work under specific time constraints

About Safety Assessment

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

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 supported the development of 86% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2021.

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.

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.

For more information, please visit www.criver.com.