Technical Trainer 2 ($1500 Signing Bonus)

For 70 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.

IMPORTANT: In order to be considered for this position, a resume/CV must be uploaded and submitted during the application process. Please make sure work history and education are added correctly.
Job Summary
We are seeking a Technical Trainer 2 for our Insourcing Solutions division in Frederick, MD . This position offers a $1500 Signing Bonus!!!

The following are responsibilities related to the Technical Trainer 2:

• Research, develop, perform and document relevant technical, husbandry and administrative training for employee training courses at the Charles River Training Center (CRTC).
• Coordinate training schedules and activities with Supervisor, Human Resources and Operations.
• Formulate teaching outlines and determine appropriate instructional methods such as individual training, group instruction, demonstrations, meetings and workshops.
• Select and/or develop appropriate teaching aids such as training handbooks, demonstration models, multimedia visual aids, computer tutorials, and reference works.
• Evaluate and assess trainees to measure progress and to evaluate effectiveness of technical training for the employee's level of knowledge and competency.
• Report on progress of employees during and following training sessions.
• Monitor trainee technical proficiency and facilitate on-the-spot corrections to observed skill deficiencies.
• Perform daily animal care responsibilities including, ordering, receiving, husbandry, veterinary care and health observations.
• Maintain accurate and complete training and teaching laboratory records and recommend improvements/changes to current policies and documentation.
• Perform technical services to include: handling and restraint, ear notching, tagging, breeding methodology, weaning and sexing, tissue and blood collection, injections, tail snips, pain scoring/alleviation measures, surgical pack preparation, surgical preparation, health observations, sterilization techniques, and drug dosage calculation.

The following are minimum qualifications related to the Technical Trainer 2 position:

Education: HSD or GED required. A.A/A.S or Certificate Program (e.g. US Army - Animal Care Specialist) in Animal Science, Veterinary Technology, Zoology or equivalent college level program preferred.
Experience: Minimum two years of previous training and successful "hands -on" experience of technical animal care procedures, plus an additional 3 years of lab animal science and/or veterinary technical job roles. Experience in the development of technical training programs and modules preferred.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted in lieu of the specific education and experience listed above.
Certification/Licensure: ALAT required; LAT preferred. Must achieve LAT within one year of hire/promotion.
Other: Ability to handle and manipulate common laboratory species including Mice, Rats, Nonhuman Primates, Guinea Pigs, Hamsters, Gerbils & Rabbits. Knowledge of small and large animal biomethodology to include: breeding, common diseases, physical exams, anatomy, anesthesia, safe handling and restraint techniques, proper use of PPE, euthanasia, blood collection and injection techniques. Understanding of veterinary treatment administration, surgery/aseptic technique & anesthesia techniques.

IMPORTANT: A resume is required to be considered for this position. If you have not uploaded your resume in your candidate profile, please return to upload field and attach your resume/CV.

Vaccine Mandate
Charles River is a U.S. Federal Contractor. As a result, we must follow the Presidential Executive Order to mandate vaccinations, and ensure our employees are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Our main priority is the wellbeing, health, and safety of our people. We require proof of vaccination from all employees.

Anyone with requests for disability-related and/or religious exemptions should contact Talent Acquisition (crrecruitment_US@crl.com) so that information can be provided about the accommodation process at Charles River.

About Insourcing Solutions
Charles River Insourcing Solutions℠ can streamline research by delivering operational and cost efficiencies through the strategic insourcing of GMP, GLP and non-GLP research services from discovery through safety assessment. Insourcing Solutions℠ provides you with the ability to maintain control of your facility and expertise while leveraging available space.

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 18,000 employees within 100 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 >80% of the drugs approved by the FDA for the past 3 years.

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 crrecruitment_US@crl.com. 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.

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