Lab Assistant Cell Bank Manufacturing

Lab Assistant Cell Bank Manufacturing Req ID #:  210233 Location: 

Malvern, PA, US, 19355 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.

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  Basic Summary Charles River Labs is growing and we want you to be a part of that growth. Take your first step toward a new career!

We are seeking a Laboratory Assistant for our Biologics Testing Solutions site located in Malvern, PA.  

You may be required to work a flexible schedule as needed to support Microbial, Mammalian Cell and Virus/Vaccine Banking operations.

This individual will be responsible for being a team member in the Manufacturing Services department, responsible for assisting Microbial and Mammalian cell banking activities as well as Virus and Vaccine operations.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform equipment cleaning (i.e. incubators, refrigerators, freezers, biological safety cabinets) and room monitoring of clean room (ISO 6) laboratories. Perform weekly, monthly and pre/post clean room campaign equipment and room  (i.e.: incubators, refrigerators, freezers, biological safety cabinets) cleaning according to SOP requirements. Order, log in and restock supplies and remove laboratory waste. Efficiently organize, prioritize and plan work schedule.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  High School Diploma or Higher Two years of related college coursework preferred. Related experience preferred an equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above. Must possess excellent interpersonal skills to maintain communication across biological functional groups Able to communicate effectively (oral and written) in a small group or one on one setting Must be able to regularly wear safety equipment and clothing in compliance with OSHA regulations and company SOPs. Must be able to lift 25lbs minimum.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus Regularly record data by hand or on a computer terminal Must be able to regularly read and follow Standard Operating Procedures

IMPORTANT: A resume is required to be considered for this position. If you have not uploaded your resume in your candidate profile, please return to upload field and attach your resume/CV. 

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 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 supported the development of 86% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2021.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer - all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, veteran or disability status.

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 crrecruitment_US@crl.com. 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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