Laboratory Assistant - Histology ($17/hr) Job at Charles River Laboratories
Charles River Laboratories Frederick, MD 21701
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 Laboratory Assistant for our Histology department located in Frederick, Maryland.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in data recording
- Ensure the laboratory is clean & orderly
- Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs), Health & Safety standards & department policies/procedures in the performance of all duties
- Receive, label, & store laboratory supplies
- Perform basic histology support procedures (documentation, solution preparation, labeling of cassettes, slides, & tissue bags, staining of slides with hematoxylin & eosin, etc.)
- Assist with setup & maintenance of paraffin tissue processors
- Assist in ordering supplies
- Review documentation of functions performed as part of quality control requirements
Minimum qualifications:
- HS Diploma or equivalent
- Must be able to must regularly lift, move, manipulate, &/or hold heavy objects up to and including 50 pounds
- Must be able to perform laboratory procedures, which require talking, hearing, standing or sitting for long periods of time, entering data into a computer, using appropriate instruments, reaching with hands and arms, working in narrow spaces, and wearing safety equipment (PPE) according to OSHA regulations and company standards
- Requires close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Works in a research laboratory environment, which requires use of sharp objects, working around mechanical parts, working with or near known or unknown toxic or caustic chemicals and/or biological hazards, exposure to fumes and airborne particles, working at noise levels ranging from quiet to moderately noisy.
Pay rate: $17/hour
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.
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