Sample Processing and Materials Technician

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, well help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.

Job Summary

Responsible for performing a wide variety of tasks involved in sample reception and other related sample processing activities, inventory management of client-supplied sample and other materials, and internal and external cell banks. Specific activities include, but are not limited to: sample receipt, inspection, distribution, storage, shipping, disposal and inventory of client sample materials. Additionally, completes follow-up and coordination activities with Project Management, Operational Labs and clients in support of the sample testing and storage materials.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform daily tasks including sample receipt, storage, distribution and shipment of materials.

Support other laboratory technicians by receiving and distributing internal samples and seed banks, receiving and quarantining materials.

Manage inventory of client-supplied sample materials, client cell banks and internal cell banks.

Create, update, and monitor client storage files and internal seed bank files.

Perform periodic inventory reconciliation activities as directed by Sample Processing Management team.

Perform data entry into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) to record all sample material transactions in accordance with Sample Processing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Complete follow-up correspondence with Project Management and Operational Labs to ensure the sample reception process can be completed in a timely and accurate manner.

Must regularly communicate with associates / technicians / clients to ensure timely and accurate information flow related to all sample processing activities.

Maintain proper documentation including training records, room monitoring, cleaning and equipment logbooks in accordance with SOPs.

Maintain current knowledge of relevant Federal and State regulations.

Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

Education: Preferred Bachelors degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent in scientific discipline preferred.

Experience: 0 to 2 years related experience in a laboratory environment.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.

Other: Able to work independently under minimal supervision. Knowledge of GMPs/GLPs required. Ability to communicate verbally and through written correspondence. Work is highly computer system oriented.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must regularly move within the work area / laboratory environment to access storage equipment.

Regularly handle materials, storage devices, mediums and equipment.

Regularly reach with hands and arms.

Regularly use hand trucks, movers and carts.

Frequently bend, sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch.

Associate must regularly lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Must regularly operate a computer and occasionally operate other office productivity equipment such as a copy machine / printer.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

General laboratory working conditions.

Regularly wear protective clothing (hair net, gloves, scrubs, lab coat and safety glasses).

While performing the duties of this job, the associate regularly works with bio-hazardous material, sharp objects and with or near hazardous chemicals.

May have exposure to potential chemical, electrical, biological and waste-handling hazards.

Compensation Data:

The pay range for this position is $22.00 to $23.00. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, and location.

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 clients 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 peoples 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.

Were committed to providing benefits that elevate your quality of life. Based on your position these may include: bonus/incentives based on performance, 401K, paid time off, stock purchase program, Health and wellness coverage, employee and family wellbeing support programs, and work life balance flexibility.

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, or 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 crrecruitmentUS@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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