Laboratory Assistant Cell Banking and...

Xtalks; Malvern (Chester County); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles River Biologics is seeking an entry-level Laboratory Assistant to support technicians with routine laboratory tasks at our Malvern, PA facility. You will help prepare media, reagents and samples, calibrate equipment, and maintain the cleanliness of clean rooms.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED (or higher) with 0–1 year of industry experience. Training will be provided. Compensation starts at $21 per hour with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or higher.
• 0–1 year of related industry experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.
• Certification/licensure: None.

Responsibilities

• Assist technicians in performing routine laboratory tasks.
• Prepare media and laboratory solutions; prepare and titrate stocks; stain slides; prepare primers and probes; isolate and purify DNA, RNA, and/or proteins.
• Coordinate instrument maintenance; calibrate equipment; record temperature readings.
• Order, log in and restock supplies; manage waste; coordinate shipments; interact with outside personnel.
• Document all laboratory work with clear, timely notes.
• Maintain a safe working environment and participate in lab maintenance.

Education

High School or GED

0-1 years industry experience

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

Assist technicians in performing routine laboratory tasks.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Performance of the following, as applicable: prepare media and laboratory solutions; prepare and titrate microbial and viral stocks; prepare and stain spot slides; prepare primers and probes; isolate and purify DNA, RNA, and/or proteins.
• Coordinate instrument maintenance; calibrate laboratory equipment; record laboratory temperature readings.
• Order, log in and restock supplies; remove laboratory waste; coordinate shipments; interact with personnel from outside the department.
• Make detailed observations and maintain clear, accurate and timely documentation of all laboratory work.
• Maintain a safe working environment by adhering to company policies and procedures. Actively participate in laboratory maintenance.
• Efficiently organize, prioritize and plan work schedule.
• Perform daily cleaning and monitoring of laboratories and clean rooms. Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: High School or G.E.D. or higher education.
• Experience: 0-1 years related experience in industry.
• 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.

The pay range for this position is $21.00 per hour. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

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 characterization, 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 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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