Histology Technician Job at Charles River Laboratories, Shrewsbury, MA 01545

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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.


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

Charles River Laboratories is seeking a Histology Technician 1 for our Histology Team within our Safety Assessment site located in Shrewsbury, MA.

This position is responsible for performing basic histology laboratory procedures including trimming, processing, embedding, microtomy, staining, and coverslipping. Participates in the documentation of all activities as required.

Job Qualifications

  • Education: High School diploma or G.E.D. required. Associates degree or equivalent in a biologic scientific related discipline preferred.
  • Experience: One year laboratory experience.
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
  • Certification/Licensure: None.
  • Other: Must be able to perform effectively as a team member, accurately record data, communicate effectively. Have the ability to differentiate normal from abnormal tissue and know correct anatomic terms. Proficiency in the use of standard software and with standard laboratory calculations.

The pay range for this position is $22.00- $26.00/hour. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.


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.

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

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