Technician I Analytical Services

Charles River Laboratories; Wayne (PA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus incentives

401K

Paid time off

Health and wellness coverage

Job summary

Charles River Laboratories seeks an entry-level analytical technician in the Biologics Testing Solutions group. Under supervision, you will perform daily laboratory tasks related to analytical testing services, including reagent preparation, instrument maintenance, and data generation for client samples.

The role requires a Biology bachelor’s degree and 0–1 year of lab experience, with preference for cGMP knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology or related discipline required.
• 0-1 years related lab experience preferred.
• Knowledge of cGMP or regulatory affairs is a plus; strong lab technique and attention to detail expected.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical laboratory activities for testing services including reagent prep, maintenance, GMP reports, and routine client sample testing.
• Prepare reagents and test samples.
• Generate analytical data and analyses in a timely manner per deadlines and cGMP requirements.
• Update sample-tracking databases and maintain chemical inventory.
• Support electrophoretic, immunochemistry, chromatographic, and residual/excipient analyses.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology

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

• o Immunochemistry Analyses
• o Chromatographic Analyses
• o 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, 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.

For more information, please visit www.criver.com.