Environmental Monitoring Tech I: Contamination Control

Charles River Laboratories; Wayne (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles River Laboratories is seeking an Environmental Monitoring Technician to perform daily laboratory tasks in the Environmental Monitoring and Contamination Control Department. Responsibilities include reagent preparation, aseptic technique in a biosafety cabinet, routine lab maintenance, and documentation in compliance with cGMP standards.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in biology or related discipline and 0–1 year of lab experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology or related discipline.
• 0 to 1 year of related experience in a biological laboratory.
• Knowledge of cGMPs or regulatory affairs is a plus.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory activities for testing procedures including reagent/media prep and aseptic technique in a biosafety cabinet.
• Perform routine lab maintenance and waste disposal; complete cleanroom gowning certification.
• Train on assay performance and environmental monitoring as assigned by supervision.
• Oversee equipment maintenance for Environmental Monitoring and update the EM Database.
• Prepare samples for microbial identification and update the Microbial Identification Database.
• Document all activities in notebooks and batch records per current GMP.

Skills

Basic Microbiology techniques

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology or related discipline

Job description

Charles River Laboratories is seeking an Environmental Monitoring Technician to perform daily laboratory tasks in the Environmental Monitoring and Contamination Control Department. Responsibilities include reagent preparation, aseptic technique in a biosafety cabinet, routine lab maintenance, and documentation in compliance with cGMP standards.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in biology or related discipline and 0–1 year of lab experience.