Technician I Molecular Biology

Charles River Laboratories; Wayne (PA); On-site; USD 34,026; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus/incentives based on performance

401K

Paid time off

Health and wellness coverage

Work life balance flexibility

Job summary

A leading contract research organization is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform essential molecular biology testing tasks under supervision. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Biology and 0-1 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include reagent preparation, aseptic techniques, and maintaining laboratory equipment. The role offers competitive pay of $24.70 per hour, making it a great opportunity for recent graduates looking to start their careers in the biological field.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years related experience in a biological lab.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to maintain communication.
• Ability to work under direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory activities necessary for molecular biology testing.
• Conduct aseptic growth and manipulation of cells.
• Maintain a safe working environment by adhering to company policies.

Skills

Knowledge of cGMPs

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology or related discipline

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 Summary

Under direct supervision, responsible for performing daily laboratory tasks as they relate to Molecular Biology Testing Services.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory activities necessary for molecular biology testing including but not limited to;
• Reagent preparation including buffers, chemical solutions, complex mixtures and media preparations according to standard test methods.
• Perform tasks using aseptic techniques including work within a biological safety cabinet;
• Participate in the general maintenance of laboratory equipment;
• Conduct aseptic growth and/or manipulation of bacteria, yeast, virus and mammalian cells;
• Make detailed observations and accurately and precisely record data, summarize data for reports and document all activities performed in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP)
• Perform a variety of molecular biology laboratory experiments, test and procedures including isolation and analysis of DNA and RNA, PCR, QF‑PCR, restriction endonuclease digestion agarose gel electrophoresis, various blotting techniques and/or sequencing;
• Report results of experiments, tests, and procedures and analyze data.
• Efficiently organize and plan daily activities
• Maintain a safe working environment by adhering to company policies and procedures.
• Follow all SOPs, STMs, and cGMP guidelines as they relate to specific tasks.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent in Biology or related discipline.
• Experience: 0‑1 years related experience in a biological lab.
• Certification/Licensure: None.
• Other: Knowledge of cGMPs or regulatory affairs pertaining to the pharmaceutical and biological industries is preferred. Must possess excellent interpersonal skills to maintain communication across biological functional groups. Able to communicate effectively in a group or one‑on‑one setting. Basic Microsoft Office skills are a plus.

Pay

The pay for this position 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 and over 200 licensed 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 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.

Further Information

For more information, visit www.criver.com.