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| Aspect | Biotechnology Lab Assistant | Laboratory Technician |
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| Required Credentials | High school diploma or associate's degree, relevant certifications | Associate's or bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or related field |
| Work Environment | Biotech labs, research facilities, pharmaceutical companies | Hospitals, research labs, industrial labs |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Primarily in biotech, pharmaceutical, and research industries | Healthcare, research, manufacturing sectors |
| Common Search & Comparison | Yes | Yes |
While both roles support laboratory operations, Biotechnology Lab Assistants typically focus on supporting research and experiments in biotech settings, often with less formal education. Laboratory Technicians usually have more advanced degrees and handle more complex testing and analysis across various industries. Understanding these differences helps job seekers identify the right career path based on their credentials and interests.

$17/hr
Full-time, Temporary
Medical, Retirement, PTO
Posted 17 days ago
Charles River Laboratories rating
8.2
Based on 90 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
27th of 70 rated pharmaceutical
Job description
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.
Perform basic laboratory and record-keeping tasks to support site operations.
This is a Full Time (40 hours/week) Temp Position (6 months to 1 year)
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
⦁ Clean and sanitize hallways, labs, and test article preparation rooms.
⦁ May be responsible for preparing simple lab solutions (ex. Bleach)
⦁ Monitor and maintain inventory of assigned areas (ex. PPE Stations, Hazard waste boxes, glassware, etc).
⦁ Order supplies for the lab and departments (ex. cleaning supplies, glassware, etc)
⦁ Pickup and deliver packages from receiving in a timely manner.
⦁ Assist with melting wax, printing labels for specimen collection.
⦁ Operate basic lab equipment and perform routine maintenance, as needed.
⦁ Perform all tasks in compliance with Good Laboratory Practice Regulations (GLPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
⦁ Submit Work Orders for equipment or facility issues.
⦁ Prep cages, glassware and supplies for autoclaving.
⦁ Perform Pest Control checks of areas and document as per SOP.
⦁ Perform test article and control article discards under a fume hood.
⦁ Assist with the receipt and documentation of feed and bedding.
⦁ Perform and document weekly eye wash checks.
⦁ Assist in the breakdown and setup of study rooms.
⦁ Perform weekly census of animals.
⦁ Collaborate with technical staff in Operations, Pathology and Lab Sciences.
⦁ Assist in the archiving of non-study/study/ facility data (ex. cage wash forms).
⦁ Assist with clerical duties (ex. filing, making copies, etc.).
⦁ Perform all other related duties as assigned.
The pay range for this position is between $17.00 an hour. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.
QUALIFICATIONS:
⦁ Education: High school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.).
⦁ Experience: None
⦁ Certification/Licensure: None
⦁ Other: Must be detail-oriented and have general familiarity with lab procedures. Good verbal communication skills required. Basic computer skills; familiarity with Microsoft Office software.
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 worked on 80% of the drugs approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the past five years.
We’re committed to providing benefits that elevate your quality of life. Based on your position these may include: bonus/incentives based on performance, 401K, paid time off, stock purchase program, Health and wellness coverage, employee and family wellbeing support programs, and work life balance flexibility.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Charles River is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, family status, pregnancy, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
It is unlawful in some states (including Massachusetts) to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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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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 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.
Industry
Scientific research and development services
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Wilmington, MA, US
Year founded
1947