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.
Job Summary
We are seeking a meticulous and proactive RMS (Research & Model Services) Summer 2026 Intern to drive standardization efforts within our humanized model and foundation colony operations. This role is crucial for developing foundational operational procedures, enhancing training, and ensuring seamless knowledge transfer to support our cutting-edge research programs.
This role is ideal for a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has strong communication skills, and is passionate about helping customers advance their scientific goals.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Workflow Auditing & Documentation: Systematically audit existing husbandry and experimental workflows for humanized models and foundation colonies.
SOP & Training Development: Draft and refine Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and training manuals to standardize protocols.
Resource Hub Creation: Develop structured onboarding checklists and a centralized digital resource hub for new staff and leadership.
Knowledge Management: Facilitate knowledge transfer to ensure continuity of specialized information.
Regulatory Compliance: Assist in aligning operational documentation with OLAW and AAALAC standards to ensure inspection readiness.
Regulatory Compliance: Assist in aligning operational documentation with OLAW and AAALAC standards to ensure inspection readiness.
Perform all other related duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications
Education: Currently pursuing a degree in Biology, Laboratory Animal Science, Operations Management, or a related field.
Communication: Exceptional technical writing and verbal communication skills; ability to simplify complex tasks into step-by-step instructions.
Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and interest in digital knowledge management tools (SharePoint, Confluence, or similar).
Soft Skills: Strong organizational skills with a high degree of attention to detail. Capable of working independently in a hybrid environment while meeting strict deadlines.
Experience (Plus): Prior exposure to animal husbandry, contract research (CRO), or pharmaceutical settings is highly desirable but not required.
Post-Project Proficiencies Gained:
Advanced Operational Documentation & Process Mapping.
Regulatory Compliance & Inspection Readiness in Research Settings.
Institutional Knowledge Management & Continuity Planning.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Must regularly operate a computer and occasionally operate other office productivity machinery such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
Must regularly communicate with employees/customers; must be able to exchange accurate information verbally (in person and on the phone) and in writing.
Must occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
This is a Hybrid role. The candidate must have a suitable remote workspace and the ability to travel to the Hollister site as scheduled.
The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $20.00 per hour. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.
About Research Models & Services
Fundamental to basic research and discovery is the use of in vivo models to help identify disease targets and determine potential biological pathways that regulate the condition. As the world's leader in the production and distribution of the highest quality research animal, with 1 out of 2 animal models produced for preclinical research globally, we understand the importance of this step. With seven decades of experience, our expertise is unmatched, allowing us to provide you with the perfect model, including disease-specific and preconditioned options, for basic research and beyond.
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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