Wir alle bei Charles River Laboratories teilen eine große Leidenschaft, wenn wir unsere gemeinsame Mission verfolgen: Wir wollen ein gesünderes Leben schaffen. Die Möglichkeit, im Leben von Menschen auf der ganzen Welt etwas zu bewirken, ist das, was uns jeden Tag aus dem Bett treibt. Stell dir vor, du könntest deine Talente einsetzen, um neue Entdeckungen und klinische Durchbrüche voranzutreiben, die die Gesundheit der Menschen weltweit verbessern. Deshalb ist eine Karriere bei uns so viel mehr als nur ein Job. Es ist eine zielgerichtete Reise.
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For our Molecular & Analytical Testing team located in Erkrath, Germany we are seeking an experienced technician as
Senior Lab Technician I (m/w/d)
Your duties and responsibilties
- Performing molecular or analytical analyses in a GMP environment
- Laboratory work with biopharmaceutical samples (including cell cultures and viruses) up to risk group S2
- Supporting our scientists in planning, preparing and completing analytical tests
- Supporting our scientists in processing internal documents such as deviations and SOPs
- Review of laboratory documentation as well as the evaluation and summary of analysis results
- Supporting technical staff during execution of GMP tests
- Support and ensuring the maintenance and upkeep of GMP system, including creating standard operating procedures, assuming responsibility for equipment and infrastructure, equipment qualification, validations, etc.
Your education and experience
This position would suit an experienced technician who is an excellent team player and motivated to achieve optimum results.
You will also be expected to have:
- A successfully completed degree in natural sciences (Bachelor´s) or a successfully completed apprenticeship as a biological-technical assistant / biology laboratory technician with at least 2 years of professional experience in relevant areas
- Experience in molecular biology, qPCR or protein analysis
- Highly structured, detaile-oriented and goal-oriented work while adhering to tight deadlines, sense of responsibility, organizational skills, high reliability and flexibility
- Resilience, teamwork and communication skills
- Good verbal and written skills in German and English
What we offer
- A permanent position with varied, demanding activities in a future-oriented international company
- An intensive and very well-planned training
- Flexible working hours
- An active participation in your field of activity in a motivated team
- An appropriate remuneration
Are you interested?
Please apply under job ID 234747 via our career portal https://jobs.criver.com/ with your application documents in English. We look forward to receiving your application!
Über Charles River
Charles River ist ein auf die Frühphase der Wirkstoffentwicklung spezialisiertes Auftragsforschungsunternehmen (CRO). Wir haben auf der Grundlage unserer Erfahrungen mit Versuchstiermedizin und -wissenschaft ein vielseitiges Portfolio von Discovery- und Sicherheitsprüfungsdienstleistungen aufgebaut, sowohl mit Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) und ohne GLP, um Kunden von der Wirkstoffidentifikation bis zur präklinischen Entwicklung zu unterstützen. Charles River bietet auch eine Reihe von Produkten und Dienstleistungen für klinische Labortestbedürfnisse und Herstellungsaktivitäten. Die Nutzung dieses breiten Portfolios von Produkten und Dienstleistungen ermöglicht unseren Kunden, ein flexibleres Medikamentenentwicklungsmodell zu entwickeln, wodurch die Kosten gesenkt, die Produktivität erhöht und die Markteinführung beschleunigt wird.
Über Biologics Testing Solutions
Mit über 50 Jahren Erfahrung und bewährter regulatorischer Kompetenz kann die Charles River Biologics-Gruppe sich den Herausforderungen von Biotech- und Pharma-Unternehmen weltweit stellen. Wir unterstützen mit Dienstleistungen wie Kontaminations- und Verunreinigungstests, Proteincharakterisierung, Bioassays, virale Clearance-Studien sowie Stabilitäts- und Chargenfreigabeprogrammen Kunden während des gesamten biologischen Entwicklungszyklus, von der Einrichtung und Charakterisierung von Zellbanken bis hin zu präklinischen und klinischen Studien und der Markteinführung von Produkten. Ganz gleich, ob Kunden eigenständige Dienstleistungen, ein maßgeschneidertes Testpaket oder In-house-Support benötigen, unsere Biologics-Gruppe kann für jeden Bedarf eine maßgeschneiderte Lösung entwickeln. Jedes Jahr werden mehr als 20.000 biologische Testberichte und über 200 lizenzierte Produkte von unserem Biologics-Team ausgesendet.
Bei Charles River Laboratories erkennen wir alle Talente an und stellen sie ein. Wir sind ein Unternehmen, das sich dem Grundsatz der Vielfalt und Inklusion verpflichtet hat und täglich in diese Richtung arbeitet.
Weitere Informationen finden Sie unter www.criver.com.
Helping you find your moment
You take great care and effort when you apply for a job with us. Rest assured that we’ll be just as diligent in finding the role that’s right for you. Here’s how our hiring process works:
Job Search
Learn about CRL, our culture, and why we do the work we do while also searching for roles that match your interests and expertise.
Application
Create a profile and apply to as many roles as you have an interest.
Note: Depending on the role, you may be required to include a resume in your application.
Assessment and application review
Complete assessments, if requested, to determine whether the role is likely to be a good fit for you – and vice versa. The recruiter will review your resume and qualifications against the requirements of the role and will determine next steps.
Note: At any point in the process, you can log into your profile to review the status of your application.
Interview
Engage in our interview process by meeting with a group of interviewers who will provide information on the company, culture, and your role while also asking you questions to assess your skills, interests, and expertise. This is also a great time for you to ask questions and better understand how we foster a sense of belonging at Charles River.
Note: Charles River leverages technical and behavioral-based interview questions based on our DNA (Care, Lead, Own, and Collaborate). Please familiarize yourself with the DNA and be prepared to relate your experiences to them.
Job offer and onboarding
Receive a competitive offer either by phone or email from a Charles River recruiter or hiring manager. The offer will include your title, salary, location, and other relevant information.
Note: Upon acceptance, you will work with your recruiter to confirm a start date and will receive paperwork to electronically complete prior to your start. For US-based roles, upon your acceptance, you will be required to take a pre-employment drug screen and pass a criminal background check.
Job Search
Learn about CRL, our culture, and why we do the work we do while also searching for roles that match your interests and expertise.
Application
Create a profile and apply to as many roles as you have an interest. Note: Depending on the role, you may be required to include a resume in your application.
Assessment and Application Review
Complete assessments, if requested, to determine whether the role is likely to be a good fit for you – and vice versa. The recruiter will review your resume and qualifications against the requirements of the role and will determine next steps.
Note: At any point in the process, you can log into your profile to review the status of your application.
Interview
Engage in our interview process by meeting with a group of interviewers who will provide information on the company, culture, and your role while also asking you questions to assess your skills, interests, and expertise. This is also a great time for you to ask questions and better understand how we foster a sense of belonging at Charles River. Note: Charles River leverages technical and behavioral-based interview questions based on our DNA (Care, Lead, Own, and Collaborate). Please familiarize yourself with the DNA and be prepared to relate your experiences to them.
Job offer and onboarding
Receive a competitive offer either by phone or email from a Charles River recruiter or hiring manager. The offer will include your title, salary, location, and other relevant information. Note: Upon acceptance, you will work with your recruiter to confirm a start date and will receive paperwork to electronically complete prior to your start. For US-based roles, upon your acceptance, you will be required to take a pre-employment drug screen and pass a criminal background check.
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UX/UI Designer
Advocate for user-centered design solutions. Create distinctive, consistent, branded digital experiences across multiple platforms, devices, and channels.
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Senior UX/UI Designer
Define and drive UX/UI strategies and interaction designs – from scratch and for scale – that solve business and user problems.
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Associate Director
Work with Senior UX/IX Designers and developers to assess problems and develop solutions. Execute on plan by building coding standardizations and automating processes.
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Director, Digital Data Enablement
Lead UX management and operational teams across business units and technical teams. Identify and define fit-for-purpose strategies to integrate best practices.
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Senior Director UX/UI Design
Mentor, coach, and guide designer teams on design strategy related to research insights, execution, continuous integration, and automated deployment.
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Animal Care Technician I - V
Maintain the well-being of our animals by providing food, water, and a clean environment.
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Animal Care Technologist I - V
Provide specialized care to maintain and monitor our animals’ health and physical environment.
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Veterinary Technician
Help monitor, document, and triage all laboratory animal health cases.
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Team Leader / Supervisor
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Research Associate
Coordinate and plan activities according to study plan guidelines.
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Intern Level I
Support process/procedure improvement based on site and department needs. Gain knowledge of our corporate environment to navigate cross-functional department collaboration.
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Intern Level II
Complete comprehensive departmental projects incorporating mentorship of Level I interns as a professional development component.
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Biomanufacturing Technician I-III
Oversee the production, formulation, and banking of cellular products while maintaining compliance with GMP, GDP, and aseptic guidelines.
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Biomanufacturing Lead / Specialist
Maintain in-depth knowledge of specialized equipment to address questions as a Subject Matter Expert for the required equipment.
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Clinical Veterinarian I-III
Responsible for delivering professional veterinary services and helping to manage all phases of health care for the animal colony.
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Senior Clinical Veterinarian
Utilize knowledge of laboratory animal medicine to optimize the scientific objectives of animal research protocols.
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Principal Veterinarian / Associate Director
Conduct veterinary consults, make treatment recommendations, communicate with study directors, and follow cases through resolution.
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Director, Laboratory Animal Medicine
Provide technical and professional oversight of all animal care and use functions involving site laboratory animals.
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Technician I-III
Follow SOP and protocols in the areas of animal handling, husbandry, and blood/urine collection.
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Technician IV-V
Handle advanced technician duties, including anesthesia, leadership and specialized sample collections.
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Project Leader (Scientific)
Serve as a scientific expert for the Lab with responsibility for staff-conducted studies.
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Team Leader (People Leader)
Oversee team activities and gain leadership skills on the path to becoming a Team Supervisor.
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Team Supervisor (People Leader)
Responsible for overall employee supervision, staff development, and team success.
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Financial Analyst I
Help analyze financial data, extract/define relevant information, and interpret data.
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Financial Analyst II
Responsible for analysis, forecasting, budgeting, accounting administration, and reporting of projects.
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Senior Financial Analyst
Handle weekly and monthly forecasting and annual budget preparation. Prepare financials and key indicators for business reviews.
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Finance Director, Operations
Support all business aspects, working with site teams to direct weekly/monthly forecasting and annual budget preparation.
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Biomanufacturing Technician I
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Biomanufacturing Technician II
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Biomanufacturing Technician III
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Biomanufacturing Lead / Specialist
Maintain in-depth knowledge of specialized equipment to address questions as a Subject Matter Expert for the required equipment.
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Biomanufacturing Supervisor
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Biomanufacturing Manager
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Client Manager
Ensures high-quality customer service through multi-site coordination. Deliver timely, accurate, and comprehensive responses to sponsor requests.
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Business Development Director
Deliver profitable sales growth by targeting and visiting clients to build strong relationships and customer loyalty.
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Senior Business Development Director
Plan and execute a territory-based field sales strategy. Drive growth through targeted long- and short-term account plans.
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Regional Sales Manager
Manage sales team within North America's Safety Assessment sales region to achieve sales and profit goals.
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Director
Partner with site leadership to achieve performance goals, develop staff, and deliver succession planning.
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Senior Director / General Manager
Lead a multi-functional team to ensure integrated operations. Collaborate with senior leadership to form plans, objectives, and policies.
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Executive Director
Lead a global, multidisciplinary team. Develop short and long-term strategic plans to maximize growth and profitability.
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Corporate Vice President
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About Charles River
Charles River is an early-stage Contract Research Organization (CRO). Here, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. With 100 sites 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, hospitals, and academic institutions around the world.
Supporting your well-being
Your dedication and passion make a life-saving difference in lives around the world. We’re committed to providing you with benefits that elevate your quality of life.
Financial
- Earnings + incentives
- Retirement benefits
- Vacation + time away
- Recognition
- Employee assistance fund
Career
- Professional development opportunities
- Career development
- Awards
- Educational support
Health and wellness coverage
- Employee well-being support
- Family support programs
- Parental benefits + family formation benefits
- Work-life balance flexibility
Social and Community
- Culture of belonging
- 11 employee resource groups (ERGs) with >4,000 members, where all employees are welcome
- Opportunities for paid volunteer time off
- Community outreach + matching gift + engagement activities
About Charles River
Charles River is an early-stage Contract Research Organization (CRO). Here, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. With 100 sites 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, hospitals, and academic institutions around the world.