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 seeing a
Laboratory Technician I to work in our
Bioassay Services department at our
Wilmington, Massachusetts location.
The Laboratory Technician will prepare various immunoassay reagents and complete quality control (QC) testing, as specified in SOPs.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Under direct supervision, perform laboratory activities including but not limited to reagent preparation, laboratory maintenance/monitoring, routine testing of client samples, and generation of routine and R&D batch records in compliance with departmental SOPs
- Immunoassay methods
- ELISA
- IFA
- MFIA
- Western Blot
- AAV
- Reconcile customer paperwork with submission documentation to ensure accuracy
- Prepare various laboratory reagents including buffers, cell culture media and reagents for Immunoassays
- Perform routine cell culture for mammalian and insect cell lines
- Analyze data and create reports of quality control (QC) testing procedures
- Maintain complete, detailed, accurate and timely reports/records
- Update and maintain reagent and chemical inventory for the laboratory in specified databases
- Share responsibility for maintaining appropriate levels of department testing reagents for internal and external clients
- Ability to work in a structured and regulated environment
- Work productively in group situations as well as independently
- Assist in reporting departmental exceptions to the manager or designee as instructed
- Share responsibility for departmental housekeeping and adherence to established safety procedures
- Responsible for proficiency in all related department SOP’s, with general knowledge of the laboratory processes
- Maintain skills in using computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, LIMS, time-keeping software, instrument software, analytical software and others as the need arises
- Maintain up to date training records on all procedures and protocols applicable to work duties
- Adhere to all departmental SOPs, policies, and protocols
- Adhere to all safety procedures including the use of employer-provided Powered Air-Purifying Respirator (PAPR) equipment when required for specific tasks or environments
- Remain organized in a fast-paced environment
- Perform all other related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
The following are minimum requirements related to the Laboratory Technician I role.
Candidates Must Possess One Of The Following
- Bachelor's degree (B.S./B.A.) or equivalent in biological sciences or related discipline & 0 to 2 years related technical experience in a Pharmaceutical, Biotech or Contract Research Organization laboratory environment.
- Associate's degree (A.S./A.A.) or equivalent in biological sciences or related discipline & 2 to 4 years related technical experience in a Pharmaceutical, Biotech or Contract Research Organization laboratory environment.
- High School diploma or GED (General Education Degree) & 5+ years experience in a Pharmaceutical, Biotech or Contract Research Organization laboratory environment.
- Strong organization and prioritization skills.
- An attention to detail and accuracy.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively in a small group or one-on-one setting.
- Proficient in Computers (IE: MS Office Suite).
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in immunoassays and cell culture along with knowledge of basic immunoassay methods and ability to operate typical laboratory equipment (specifically pipettes, spectrophotometer, centrifuges, microscopes and other laboratory equipment)
- Proficient in the following systems: MS Access; LIMS and SoftMax Pro Software.
The pay range for this position is $22.00-$23.50 / 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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