Electro Assembler

Electro Assembler Req ID #:  179291 Location: 

Charleston, SC, US, 29407 For nearly 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.isabled/Vet BASIC SUMMARY:  

An essential member of the larger production team, responsible for mechanical assembly, rework, documentation and installation of software.  Reports to the production manager, receives direction from the production manager, production engineer, and general production coordination direction from the Instrument Release and Production Coordinator.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Mechanically assemble and disassemble new and existing equipment Receive, sort, inspect and stock components in a warehouse area Identify and report defects, including potential defects to aid in product improvement Operate hand and power tools such as torque drivers, screw drivers, wire cutters and other tools for instrument assembly Perform rework including but not limited to soldering, crimping, separating, cutting etc. Read and understand CAD drawings, BOM etc. Assist in: Perform general housekeeping and adhere to safety procedures. Production process development Continuous improvement Product improvements Manufacturing processes Testing processes Perform SAP operations to facilitate the processing of components and instruments Work with PLM system and work instructions Perform general housekeeping and adhere to safety procedures. Proficient in all SOPs in areas of responsibility Perform all other related duties as assigned. Responsible for adhering to all documentation as required by company policy, cGMP and FDA. Cross train as required for all other roles within the department Periodically assist in those roles with direction as needed

QUALIFICATIONS: Education:  High school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.) Experience:  Experience working in ESD and production of electronic assemblies is preferred 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus..   Sitting and standing for periods of time. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: General production working conditions, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

COMMENTS: Employee is responsible to verify and validate his or her job output as specified through verbal and/or written instructions.  Verbal and written instructions may include training, policy statements, work instructions, Standard Operating Procedures, or workmanship standards.

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

Nearest Major Market: Charleston South Carolina

Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina

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