HVAC Technician

　　Req ID #: 220839

　　Location:

　　Reno, NV, US, 89511

　　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 an experienced HVAC Technician for our Safety Assessment site located in Reno, NV.

　　Perform a variety of mechanical and pressure/temperature equipment repair and maintenance requiring close interface with other trade/craft functions. Perform other semi-skilled tasks in the general maintenance of the physical plant and provide work direction to others performing HVAC projects.

　　Job Duties:

　　• Monitor and maintain HVAC systems. Isolate and identify malfunctioning equipment for repair, adjustment, and replacement.

　　• Perform adjustments, repairs, and replacement of parts and equipment from written specifications such as blueprints, drawings, and schematics.

　　• Observe and interpret readings on gauges, meters, and charts to ensure correct functioning of systems and perform equipment calibration.

　　• Dismantle equipment/fixtures and plan systematic replacement or repair of accessories and parts and return equipment to operation.

　　• May oversee HVAC-related tasks being performed by other department personnel.

　　• Coordinate maintenance work with other departments and divisions; maintain accurate records of maintenance and repair work.

　　• Periodically perform preventative maintenance programs as required.

　　• Perform other semi-skilled tasks as assigned to assist in the general maintenance of the physical plant.

　　• Respond to emergencies as needed. Provide 24-hour on-call maintenance coverage, as scheduled in rotation.

　　• May perform waste vacuum maintenance.

　　• Take proper safety precautions and utilize appropriate safety gear/equipment in the performance of all duties.

　　• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

　　Job Qualifications

　　QUALIFICATIONS:

　　• Education: High school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.). Completion of trade school or formal apprenticeship program.

　　• Experience: Three to five years related experience.

　　• Certification/Licensure : Valid EPA 608 certification.

　　• Other: None.

　　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 supported the development of 86% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2021.

　　Equal Employment Opportunity

　　Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer - all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

　　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 [email protected] . 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.