Immunoassay Research Analyst I

Charles River; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus/incentives based on performance

401K

Paid time off

Stock purchase program

Health and wellness coverage

Work life balance flexibility

Job summary

Charles River in the United States is seeking a laboratory technician to support immunology and immunochemistry assay development and analysis. You will perform ELISA-based tests, manage sample prep, maintain equipment, document results, and support validation studies in a regulated environment.

The role requires a BA/BS and strong communication, with flexibility for extended shifts as needed; a path toward growth in non-clinical and clinical study support is available.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS)
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing at all levels inside and outside the organization
• Basic familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite
• Computer skills, commensurate with Essential Functions, including the ability to learn a validated system
• Ability to work extended hours beyond normal work schedule to include evenings, weekends, extended shifts, and/or extra shifts
• Ability to work under specific time constraints

Responsibilities

• Efficiently perform and document all procedures, materials and results in compliance with applicable regulatory standards
• Demonstrate effective communication skills through informal discussions with peers, supervisor, and team
• Assist with laboratory maintenance functions
• Independently perform laboratory support functions such as labeling and solution preparations
• Assist with maintaining study specific inventory of consumables with oversight
• Write both study and non-study deviations with minimal oversight
• Actively participate in process improvement initiatives with oversight
• Develop critical thinking, troubleshooting and time management skills aligned with needs of the operational area
• Assist in execution of routine sample analysis studies with oversight
• Assist in execution of method validation projects with oversight as needed
• Operate laboratory instruments with complete oversight
• Assist with data analysis in appropriate software for at least one analytical platform
• Performs all other related duties as assigned

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Microsoft Office

Lab safety

Time management

Attention to detail

Flexibility to extended hours

Education

Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Charles River in the United States is seeking a laboratory technician to support immunology and immunochemistry assay development and analysis. You will perform ELISA-based tests, manage sample prep, maintain equipment, document results, and support validation studies in a regulated environment.

The role requires a BA/BS and strong communication, with flexibility for extended shifts as needed; a path toward growth in non-clinical and clinical study support is available.