Quality Control Technician

Quality Control Technician Req ID #:  66312 Location: 

Storrs, CT, US, 06268-1198 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.

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a Quality Control Technician to support our laboratory located in Storrs, CT. The Quality Control Technician will be responsible for the qualification and release testing of all immunologic reagents (antigens and antisera) produced at the laboratory.

The Quality Control Technician will be responsible for the following: Test and characterize reference standards for antigens and antisera. Maintain stocks of reference standards and re-qualify standards as needed. Qualify each new lot of antigen or antiserum to verify that it meets the standard requirements. Perform validations of tests used in the SPF flock-monitoring program. Generate Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and related documents associated with these tasks. Assist in projects related to maintenance and improvement of quality control in the laboratory at the request of the management.

The following are minimum requirements for the Quality Control Technician position. Associate’s degree (A.A./A.S.) in life science or related discipline. 2 years related experience An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.

The following are Preferred Qualifications related to the Quality Control Technicianposition, but are not required to be considered for this position: Bachelor’s degree preferred.

About Avian

Our Avian business group provides vaccine manufacturers and researchers the comfort of knowing that the raw materials used in their manufacturing process are free of extraneous agents. Charles River has established flock handling and egg production procedures that set the global industry standard.

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 $2.62billion..

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

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