Technician I Analytical Services

RXinsider LTD.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,258,000 - 77,146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus incentives

401K

Paid time off

Stock purchase program

Health and wellness coverage

Work life balance flexibility

Job summary

Charles River Biologics is seeking an Analytical Technician to perform daily lab tasks related to analytical services under supervision. You will prepare reagents, run tests, generate data and ensure timely GMP-compliant reporting for client samples.

The role requires a biology degree and 0–1 year of relevant lab experience, with knowledge of cGMPs and the ability to operate common lab instruments such as HPLC and spectrophotometers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology or related discipline.
• 0-1 years related experience in biological lab.
• Knowledge of cGMPs or regulatory affairs preferred.
• Ability to operate standard laboratory equipment (HPLC, Plate Reader, CE, spectrophotometer).
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills; attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory activities for analytical services including reagent preparation, maintenance, GMP reports, and routine testing of client samples.
• Prepare reagents and test samples.
• Generate analytical data and analyses within cGMP, meeting deadlines.
• Update sample-tracking databases and maintain laboratory inventory.
• Assist in electrophoretic, immunochemistry, chromatographic, and residual/excipient analyses.

Skills

cGMP knowledge

Laboratory equipment operation

Attention to detail

Data management

Analytical thinking

HPLC

Plate Reader

CE

Spectrophotometer

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology or related

Tools

HPLC

Plate Reader

CE

Spectrophotometer

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 direct supervision, responsible for performing daily laboratory tasks as they relate to Analytical testing services.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform laboratory activities necessary for analytical services including but not limited to, the reagent preparation, laboratory maintenance/monitoring, generation of routine GMP reports, and routine testing of client samples.
• Prepare reagents and tests samples
• Generate analytical data and analysis, within cGMP compliance, relevant to assigned analytical testing in a timely manner with respect to internal and client deadlines.
• Update sample-tracking databases and maintain chemical inventory for the laboratory.
• Specific primary areas of testing responsibility may include o Electrophoretic Analyses
• Immunochemistry Analyses
• Chromatographic Analyses
• Residual/Excipient Analyses
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent in Biology or related discipline.
• Experience: 0-1 years related experience in biological lab.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
• Other: Knowledge of cGMPs or regulatory affairs pertaining to the pharmaceutical and biological industries is preferred. Knowledge of basic protein /peptide analytical techniques and ability to operate typical laboratory equipment, specifically HPLC, Plate Reader, CE, spectrophotometer and other laboratory equipment a plus. Strong organizational and prioritization skills required. Attention to detail and accuracy a must. Must possess excellent interpersonal skills to maintain communication across functional groups. Able to communicate effectively in a small group or one on one setting. Basic Microsoft Office skills are required

Compensation Data

The pay rate for this role is $24.70 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
• 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.