Laboratory Technician

Charles River Laboratories; Ballina; On-site; EUR 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles River Laboratories in Ballina, Ireland, is seeking a Microbiology Technician to join our GMP-regulated team. This role offers a path for a science graduate or laboratory professional to develop their career while contributing to testing programs that support global health.

You will perform microbiological testing (bioburden, sterility, LAL), maintain data accuracy, prepare media and glassware, and support audits in a safe, compliant environment. Regular on-site work is required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Microbiology, Biological Sciences, Life Sciences or a related scientific discipline.
• Previous laboratory experience, ideally within a microbiology or GMP environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Good organisational and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with microbiological testing techniques and laboratory systems would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Performing a variety of microbiological testing activities, including bioburden, water testing, sterility testing, microbial limits testing, environmental monitoring and endotoxin (LAL) testing.
• Recording, reviewing and maintaining accurate laboratory data in accordance with GMP requirements.
• Preparing, sterilising and managing laboratory media, equipment and glassware.
• Monitoring laboratory equipment and environmental conditions to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Assisting with laboratory investigations, deviations, quality documentation and SOP updates.
• Supporting internal and external audits and inspections.
• Contributing to the maintenance of a safe, clean and compliant laboratory environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Record-keeping

Teamwork

Independence

Microbiological testing

Education

Degree in Microbiology

Tools

LIMS software

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.

Job Overview

Do you have experience working in a microbiology laboratory environment?

Have you got the desire to improve health and lives?

Charles River Laboratories are excited to be recruiting for a Microbiology Technician to join our team in Ballina. This is an excellent opportunity for a science graduate or laboratory professional looking to develop their career within a GMP-regulated laboratory environment, supporting the testing of products that contribute to improving global health.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Performing a variety of microbiological testing activities, including bioburden, water testing, sterility testing, microbial limits testing, environmental monitoring and endotoxin (LAL) testing.
• Recording, reviewing and maintaining accurate laboratory data in accordance with GMP requirements.
• Preparing, sterilising and managing laboratory media, equipment and glassware.
• Monitoring laboratory equipment and environmental conditions to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Assisting with laboratory investigations, deviations, quality documentation and SOP updates.
• Supporting internal and external audits and inspections.
• Contributing to the maintenance of a safe, clean and compliant laboratory environment.

Skills And Experience

• Degree in Microbiology, Biological Sciences, Life Sciences or a related scientific discipline.
• Previous laboratory experience, ideally within a microbiology or GMP environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Good organisational and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with microbiological testing techniques and laboratory systems would be advantageous.

The salary range for the role is £35,000 - £42,000 per annum + benefits.

Please note that regular on-site attendance is required for this laboratory-based role.

Join a global organisation dedicated to improving the quality, efficiency and safety of drug development, helping our clients bring life-changing therapies to patients around the world.

Job Description

About Biologics Testing Solutions

With more than 50 years of experience and proven regulatory expertise, the Charles River Biologics group can address challenging projects for biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies worldwide. Offering a variety of services such as contamination and impurity testing, protein characterzation, bioassays, viral clearance studies and stability and lot release programs, we support clients throughout the biologic development cycle, from the establishment and characterization of cell banks through preclinical and clinical studies to marketed products. Whether clients need stand‑alone services, a unique package of testing, or insourced support, our Biologics group can create a custom solution to suit their needs. Each year more than 20,000 biologic testing reports are sent each and over 200 licenses products are supported by our biologics testing solutions team.

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 80% of the drugs approved by the FDA in the last five years.

At Charles River Laboratories, we recognize and recruit all talent. We are a company committed to the principle of diversity and inclusion and work daily in this direction.