Technician 2 Microbiology

Technician 2 Microbiology Req ID #:  196335 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.

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.  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!

All new hires will receive a sign on bonus of $750.

We are seeking a full time Microbiology Technician II for our Biologics Testing Solutions site located in Malvern, PA.

You may be required to work a rotating shift schedule that may require weekend hours.

The responsibilities of this role as Microbiology Technician II will be specific to the Microbiology Testing division of the Microbiology department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform laboratory activities specific to and necessary for Microbiology testing including, but not limited to:  reagent and media preparation, growth promotion of media and reagents, practice of aseptic technique, working within a biological safety cabinet. Perform the following assays per the respective compendia/guidance: bioburden and bioburden verification testing via pour plate and/or membrane filtration, mycobacterium testing, bacteriophage testing, microbial stock generation, and the activities related to release of the stock. Document all activities performed in notebooks, test batch records and/or forms in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices. Train new employees on tasks related to Micro Testing as applicable.  Make detailed observations and maintain clear, accurate and timely documentation of all laboratory work. Report results of experiments and procedures as well as analyze data. Generate routine testing reports in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices. Maintain a safe working environment by adhering to company policies and procedures.  Actively participate in laboratory maintenance. Efficiently organize, prioritize, and plan work schedule. Interact with personnel in and outside of department.  Complete training on the performance of microbiological assays as assigned by their current Supervisor or Manager. Perform all other related duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree (B.S.) or equivalent in biology or related discipline. Minimum 1 year of related industry experience in a biological laboratory. Knowledge of basic Microbiology techniques required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above. Knowledge of cGMPs or regulatory affairs pertaining to the pharmaceutical and biological industries is a plus.   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.   Basic Microsoft Office skills are a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to regularly wear safety equipment and clothing in compliance with OSHA regulations and company SOPs. Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time while performing laboratory tasks. Must be able to regularly stand approximately 4 hours a day. Regularly record data by hand or on a computer terminal.  Must regularly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer. Regularly observe, inspect, and interpret laboratory experiments, requiring close vision and the ability to adjust focus and detect and differentiate colors. Regularly communicate and exchange information to and among team members and support groups within the organization.  Must be able to regularly read and follow Standard Operating Procedures. Regularly stand, walk, bend, reach overhead, push/pull and occasionally lift/carry objects of up to 50 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: General laboratory working conditions. Regularly wear protective clothing (hair net, gloves, scrubs, lab coat and safety glasses). Regularly work with or near toxic or caustic chemicals. Frequently work with biohazards. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may work near moving mechanical parts. Regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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. 

Vaccine Mandate

Charles River is a U.S. Federal Contractor.  As a result, we must follow the Presidential Executive Order to mandate vaccinations, and ensure our employees are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.  Our main priority is the wellbeing, health, and safety of our people. We require proof of vaccination from all employees. 

Anyone with requests for disability-related and/or religious exemptions should contact Talent Acquisition (crrecruitment_US@crl.com) so that information can be provided about the accommodation process at Charles River.

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 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 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, 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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