Start Your Career in Science — No Experience Needed!
Looking to break into the life sciences field? At Charles River, we’re hiring motivated individuals ready to learn and grow, while enjoying a 4-day work week! You don’t need prior experience, just curiosity, a strong work ethic and a desire to be part of meaningful work.
Join our team and play a role in advancing research that helps bring life‑saving treatments to patients.
What You’ll Do
Through our structured, paid training program, you’ll build valuable, in-demand skills while working alongside a supportive team. You’ll:
- Learn how to safely handle and care for research animals.
- Perform basic lab and research support tasks.
- Collect and record data used in scientific studies.
- Follow safety and quality procedures used in professional labs.
- Work as part of a supportive, team-focused environment.
No Experience? No Problem.
We’re looking for potential—not perfection. If you have the following, we’ll train you on the rest:
- High school diploma or GED (preferred).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
- Ability to ensure that a safe working environment is maintained.
- Able to work a physical job that requires a lot of walking and standing and lifting up to 50 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- A willingness to learn and grow.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities to achieve goals.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without a sponsor visa, now or in the future.
Pay, Schedule & Training
- The starting pay for this position is $19.00 per hour, paid bi-weekly.
Paid Training (5–9 weeks):
- Tuesday–Friday | 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
After Training:
Weekday Shift Option:
- Tues–Fri | 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM or Mon-Thurs | 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
- Includes every 4th weekend and alternating holidays.
- This position requires overtime, weekend, holiday, and/or after-hour shift coverage, as needed.
Additional Pay Opportunities
- +10% for shifts starting at 2:00 PM or later.
Why Start Your Career at Charles River?
- Paid training program designed for beginners.
- Tuition reimbursement up to $20,000 annually.
- Opportunities to grow into advanced technical or scientific roles.
- Learn skills that can launch a long-term career in biotech and research.
Great Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage. Effective on the first of the month following your date of hire.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Volunteer time off.
- Employee Assistance Programs.
If you’re ready to learn, grow, and make a difference, This is Your Moment.
Pay: From $19.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Ashland, OH 44805 (Required)
Work Location: In person
