Team Leader, In Vivo - Worcester, United States - Ichgcp

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**Team Leader, In Vivo**

**Charles River Laboratories International Inc (CRL)**

****Worcester, MA, US, 01608****

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Worcester, MA, US, 01608 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, well help you build a career that you can feel passionate about. Job Summary We have an exciting opportunity for a Team Leader at our Discovery site located in Worcester, MA.

This position is involved in all aspects of the studies supporting the In Vivo services group. This position is a combination of office and hands-on duties with responsibilities including, but not limited to; compound administration via various routes, accurate data collection, clinical observations, sample collection and processing, training/mentoring staff, and training program and SOP revisions and improvements. This position will also assist supervisors with the planning and execution of daily study and facility task schedules

Job Qualifications The following are minimum qualifications related to the Team Leader position:

Education: High school diploma or General Equivalent Degree (G.E.D.). Bachelors preferred (B.S) or equivalent in animal or life science or related discipline.

Experience: Minimum 4 years related experience in a GLP environment and experience with research and investigative procedures, techniques and literature.

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

Certification/Licensure: ALAT required, LAT preferred.

Other: Ability to handle common laboratory species. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing to coworkers and supervisors. Proficient in basic technical skills and the operation of data collection equipment. Organization skills enabling effective management of multiple, concurrent tasks & priorities. Knowledge of GLPs and other federal regulations and guidelines relating to the care of laboratory animals. Strong understanding of study design and protocols.

About Discovery

Discovery from Charles River is industry-proven in the successful development of novel therapies, with over 320 patents and 74 preclinical drug candidates delivered to our sponsors in the past 17 years. Backed by more than 650 scientists, our comprehensive, integrated portfolio employs the latest technology and platforms to provide chemistry, biology, and pharmacology services that support clients from the earliest stages of hit identification all the way through to IND. Our client-focused, collaborative approach creates true partnerships that anticipate challenges, overcome obstacles, and move us forward together on the journey of getting new drugs to market.

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 17,000 employees within 90 facilities in 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our clients unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world. And in 2019, revenue increased to $2.62 billion.

At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of peoples 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 ~85% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2019.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Disabled/Vet.

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 This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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