Sample Processing Materials Technician
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.
Job Summary
Responsible for performing a wide variety of tasks involved in sample processing and inventory management of critical components, critical laboratory supplies, specialty reagents, client-supplied raw materials, and internal and external cell banks. Performs a variety of activities related to log in, sample processing, storage, shipping of stored materials and client support
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Perform daily tasks including sample receipt, log in, release and distribution.
• Provide coverage for other Sample Processing personnel by receiving and distributing internal samples and seed banks, receiving and quarantining material and shipping of client stored materials,
• Work with manufacturing and the labs to establish CC re-order and inventory levels.
• Assure that critical components are ordered sufficiently far in advance to allow for normal QC testing and QA release prior to their need.
• Track and analyze inventory turnover to maximize efficiency of ordering.
• Identify and manage the inventory for specialty reagents.
• Manage inventory of client-supplied raw materials, client cell banks and internal cell banks.
• Assure that banks are re-made sufficiently far in advance for testing and release prior to need.
• Work with labs to identify methods for managing inventory in lab-based refrigerators and freezers.
• Ensure that lab-related materials are discarded as indicated. Track and manage (i.e., place orders, rotate stock etc.) warehouse inventory items.
• As needed, provide coverage for Shipping and Receiving on the loading dock and Autoclave Operations.
• Create, update, and monitor client storage files and internal seed bank files,
• Conduct periodic (quarterly or semi-annual) cycle counts of inventory
• Establish procedures for assuring the orderly management and control of inventory items such as critical components, and client materials.
• Perform data entry into SamplePro as well and the inventory control system.
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant Federal and State regulations.
• Maintain proper documentation including training records and main accumulation area logs.
• Contact vendors to resolve any incorrect or damaged items that are received or return the shipment.
• Arrange inventory in a neat and orderly fashion, which is conducive to proper safeguarding and record keeping. Keep receiving area clear at all times.
• Develop and maintain an inventory requisition form to be used by the lab to requisition materials and supplies out of inventory. Keep designated locations in the lab supplied with masks and gloves.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications
• Education: Bachelor's degree (B.A./8.S.) or equivalent in scientific discipline preferred
• Experience: 1 to 3 years related experience in a laboratory
• 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.
Compensation Data
The pay range for this position is $23.00 per hour. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, 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 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, 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 [email protected]. 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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