Electron Microscopy Technician 3

Electron Microscopy Technician 3 Req ID #:  192251 Location: 

Durham, NC, US, 27703 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. Job Summary  

We are seeking an Electron Microscopy Technician 3 for our Safety Assessment site located in Durham, NC.

The Electron Microscopy Technician 3 will independently perform basic to advanced electron microscopy sample preparation, participate in the documentation of all activities and review of data, train less experienced electron microscopy technicians, and monitor and report process improvements, including review and revision of technical SOPs and forms.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

  Independently trim tissue and process and embed both viral and tissue specimens Prepare solutions/reagents, cut thick/thin sections on the ultramicrotome, and stain slides/grids Examine samples on the transmission electron microscope (TEM), performing particle counts per SOPs, and take select images Examine tissue samples on the TEM working closely with the project pathologist, and take select pictures/images Change filaments in the transmission electron microscopes as needed Process specimens for Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and oversee microscopist Write draft/final study reports as required Communicate with clients on technical issues Understand and conduct all processes in compliance with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) regulations, corporate Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and the protocol May serve as Study Director or Principal Investigator serving as the single point of control for a specific in-house study and as such is responsible for the overall technical conduct of the study Train less experienced technicians Monitor and report process improvements.  Review and revise technical SOPs and forms Review documentation of functions performed as part of quality control requirements Job Qualifications   Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent in biology or related discipline 5 years related experience in electron microscopy An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above. Valid driver’s license required.  EMT (MSA) certification preferred but not required Placement at this level requires successful completion/competency of the required tasks of the position preceding this level and continued ability to perform those tasks are required. 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.  Able to work independently.  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time while performing laboratory tasks Frequently required to walk, sit, stand, reach with hands and arms, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls Regularly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer Regularly uses close vision and the ability to adjust focus and detect and differentiate colors Must regularly communicate with employees/customers

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  General laboratory working conditions Work in a dark room May work in a chemical fume hood Regularly wears protective clothing (cap, gloves, scrubs, lab coat, and safety glasses) Regularly works with or near toxic or caustic chemicals Frequently works with biohazards Frequently is exposed to unpleasant odors The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

COMMENTS: This position requires occasional local travel to academic or research institutions to use off-site electron microscopes.

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 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 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.

Nearest Major Market: Durham

Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh

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