Formulations Technician I

Charles River Laboratories; Shrewsbury (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles River Laboratories in Massachusetts is seeking a Laboratory Technician to assist in the receipt, handling, and disposition of test articles for non-clinical studies. Under supervision, you will participate in formulation procedures, maintain records, and support study setup in accordance with SOPs and regulations.

The role requires an Associate's degree in life sciences or chemistry, 0–1 year of related lab experience, and basic knowledge of GLP.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree (ANAS) or equivalent in life science, chemistry or related discipline.
• Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) preferred.
• 0–1 year related experience in contract, chemistry or biotechnology laboratory setting; substitute allowed with education/experience.
• Basic knowledge of GLP preferred; attention to detail and accurate record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Receive and label test articles, controls and formulation components; distribute per SOPs and study protocols.
• Under supervision, perform basic formulation procedures (i.e. simple dilutions, label and dispense).
• Process accurate records of all study-related activities.
• Perform daily lab clean ups including laboratory utensils and glassware.
• Maintain and utilize equipment properly and maintain any equipment records.
• Participate in weekend/holiday rotation with other technicians.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Skills

GLP knowledge

Math aptitude

Education

Associate's degree (ANAS) or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

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

Under supervision, participate in the receipt, handling, & use and disposition of test articles, including food additives, drugs, and medical devices for use in simple non-clinical test studies. Responsible for study set-up and assisting other technicians in formulation procedures. Perform basic formulation procedures consistent with study protocols, SOPs and any applicable regulations.

Job Description

• Receive and label test articles, controls and formulation components; distribute as necessary per SOPs and study protocols.
• Under supervision, perform basic formulation procedures (i.e. simple dilutions, label and dispense).
• Process accurate records of all study-related activities.
• Perform daily lab clean ups including laboratory utensils and glassware.
• Maintain and utilize equipment properly and maintain any equipment records.
• Participate in weekend/holiday rotation with other technicians.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Education And Experience Requirements

Education

Associate's degree (ANAS) or equivalent in a Life Science, Chemistry or related discipline. Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) preferred.

Experience

0 to 1-years related experience in in a contract, chemistry or biotechnology laboratory setting, including experience with Pharmacy-related research and investigative procedures and techniques or a related discipline. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.

Certification/Licensure

None

Other:

Basic knowledge of GLP preferred. GLP requires attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and accurate record keeping competencies. A mathematical aptitude required.

The pay for this position is between $22.00 - $24.00/hour. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

Physical Requirements And Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach overhead, crouch, kneel and push/pull.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently moves formulations equipment (25-40 pounds) in the laboratory.
• Regularly operates a wide variety of tools and controls for equipment in laboratory.
• General laboratory working conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to wear protective clothing (company supplied scrubs, lab coats, safety glasses, gloves, shoes and or shoe covers), works with sharp objects (e.g., needles).
• While performing the duties of the job, the employee uses specific engineering controls (e.g., Chemical Fume Hood/Laminar Airflow Hood).
• Occasionally exposed to unpleasant odors, fumes or airborne particles.
• Regularly works with toxic or caustic chemicals and pre-clinical research compounds with known and unknown levels of toxicity.
• Frequently works with biohazards.
• While performing the duties of the job, the employee is occasionally required to wear a dust mask or a protective full-face respirator.
• This position requires overtime, weekend, holiday, and/or after hours shift coverage, as needed.

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 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 [e-mail]. 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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