Electron Microscopy Technician 1 - SIGN ON BONUS $750

Electron Microscopy Technician 1 - SIGN ON BONUS $750 Req ID #:  123716 Location: 

Durham, NC, US, 27703 For 70 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 Perform basic Electron Microscopy sample preparation with minimal supervision.  Participate in the documentation of all activities as required. May also assist with setting up study files, inventories, and sending reports and study materials.

We are seeking an Electron Microscopy Technician I for our Safety Assessment site located Durham, NC.

The following are responsibilities related to the Electron Microscopy Technician I: Log in samples and set up study files for each protocol. Trim tissue, process/embed both viral and tissue specimens with supervision. Prepare solutions/reagents, cut thick/thin sections on the ultramicrotome, and stain slides/grids. Copy and send reports, prepare delivery slips, and return materials to the client. Understand and conduct all processes in compliance with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) regulations, corporate Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and the protocol. Assist with inventory. Review documentation of functions performed as part of quality control requirements. 

The following are minimum qualifications related to the Electron Microscopy Technician I position: Education:  Associate’s degree (A.A./A.S.) / Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent in biology or related discipline. Experience:  0-1 years of electron microscopy experience.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above. Other:  Must be able to perform effectively as a team member, accurately record data, follow verbal and written instructions, maintain a positive work atmosphere, communicate effectively and interact in a professional manner with management, coworkers, and sponsors.

About Safety Assessment

Charles River is committed to helping our partners expedite their preclinical drug development with exceptional safety assessment services, state-of-the-art facilities and expert regulatory guidance. From individual specialty toxicology and IND enabling studies to tailored packages and total laboratory support, our deeply experienced team can design and execute programs that anticipate challenges and avoid roadblocks for a smooth, efficient journey to market.  Each year approximately 120 investigational new drug (IND) programs are conducted in our Safety Assessment facilities.

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 13,000 employees within 80 facilities in 23 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 supported the development of 80% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2017.

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

Charles River Laboratories, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disabled/Vet

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Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh

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