Technologist, Tech Ops 1

Technologist, Tech Ops 1 Req ID #:  169096 Location: 

Charleston, SC, US, 29407 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.

IMPORTANT:   In order to be considered for this position, a resume/CV must be uploaded and submitted during the application process.  Please make sure work history and education are added correctly.    Job Summary We are seeking a Technologist for our Technical Operations team at the Microbial Solutions site in Charleston, SC. 

The Technologist role is responsible for performing all production related activities, pertaining to the manufacturing and testing of analytical diagnostic reagents. 

Primary Responsibilities:  Responsible for laboratory testing including gel-clot, Kinetic, PTS/LAL testing, and Celsis Rapid Microbiology  Support production/operational activities during the manufacturing and packaging of small batch buffers, freeze dried reagents and cartridges. This may include preparation of equipment for filling operations, operation of manual and automated production filling equipment within a Class 100 suite, quality inspection of in-process and finished product, and clean room preparation.  Maintaining proficiency in SOPs applicable to assigned areas and tasks, gown qualification, and proper use of aseptic techniques Compliance in documentation procedures according to internal policies and FDA regulations  Perform other related duties as assigned  Job Qualifications Education:  High school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.) required.  Bachelors or Associates degree in life science preferred. Experience:   2+ years related experience in a laboratory or aseptic or sterile production / fill operations. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above. Certification/Licensure:  none Other: Computer literacy must include word processing, spreadsheet, and math skills; must be able to work with little supervision; excellent interpersonal skills are essential for collaboration with internal and external team members  An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above

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 Microbial Solutions

Our Microbial Solutions business group has a comprehensive portfolio of endotoxin testing, microbial detection and microbial identification products and services is unlike any other, and has been purposefully designed to meet the complex and ever-changing needs of the industry. We help clients to ensure product safety and quality with easy-to-use yet robust testing solutions that satisfy regulatory requirements, support critical decision making and improve operational efficiencies.

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 17,000 employees within 90 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. And in 2019, revenue increased to $2.62 billion.

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 ~85% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2019.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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

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.

Nearest Major Market: Charleston South Carolina

Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina

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