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
Under direct supervision, perform laboratory activities necessary for analytical or bioanalytical method testing including but not limited to, reagent preparation, laboratory maintenance/monitoring and method performance.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Prepare reagents including buffers, chemical solutions, protein solutions, complex reaction mixtures and media preparation according to standard test methods and standard operating procedures.
• Perform tasks using aseptic techniques including working within a biological safety cabinet.
• Participate in the general maintenance of all equipment related to the preparation of assay materials and the analysis of samples, and schedule repairs as required. Perform any laboratory maintenance and/or monitoring as necessary.
• Perform a variety of molecular biology laboratory experiments, tests and procedures following well-defined techniques and guidelines, including isolation and analysis of DNA, RNA, and proteins, PCR, RT-PCR, DNA sequencing and ELISA.
• Conduct aseptic growth and manipulation of bacteria, virus and mammalian cells.
• Make detailed observations and accurately and precisely record data. Summarize data for reports; perform simple graphic analysis of data. Document all activities performed in notebooks and test batch records in accordance with the current Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Report results of experiments, tests and procedures, and analyze data.
• Efficiently organize and plan daily activities.
• Maintain a safe working environment by adhering to company policies and procedures.
• Follow all SOPs, STMs and cGMP and cGLP guidelines as they relate to specific tasks.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
• Education: Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent in Biology or related discipline.
• Experience: 0-1 years related experience in biological lab.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
• Certification/Licensure: None
• Other: Knowledge of cGMPs or regulatory affairs pertaining to the pharmaceutical and biological industries is preferred. Must possess excellent interpersonal skills to maintain communication across biological functional groups. Able to communicate effectively in a group or one on one setting. Basic Microsoft Office skills are a plus.
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 worked on 80% of the drugs approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the past five years.
We’re 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.
It is unlawful in some states (including Massachusetts) to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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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Procura de emprego
Saiba mais sobre a CRL, nossa cultura e por que fazemos o trabalho que fazemos enquanto procuramos funções que correspondam aos seus interesses e experiência.
Candidatura
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Observação: dependendo da função, talvez seja necessário incluir um currículo em sua inscrição.Avaliação e análise de candidaturas
Conclua avaliações, se solicitado, para determinar se a função provavelmente será adequada para você – e vice-versa. O recrutador analisará seu currículo e qualificações de acordo com os requisitos da função e determinará os próximos passos.
Nota: A qualquer momento do processo, você pode fazer login no seu perfil para revisar o status da sua inscrição.Entrevista
Participe do nosso processo de entrevista inclusivo reunindo-se com um grupo diversificado de entrevistadores que fornecerão informações sobre a empresa, a cultura e sua função, ao mesmo tempo em que farão perguntas para avaliar suas habilidades, interesses e conhecimentos. Este também é um ótimo momento para você fazer perguntas.
Nota: Charles River aproveita perguntas de entrevista técnicas e comportamentais com base em nosso DNA (Cuidar, Liderar, Possuir e Colaborar). Por favor, familiarize-se com o DNA e esteja preparado para relatar suas experiências a eles.Oferta de emprego e integração
Receba uma oferta competitiva por telefone ou e-mail de um recrutador ou gerente de contratação da Charles River. A oferta incluirá seu cargo, salário, localização e outras informações relevantes.
Nota: Após a aceitação, você trabalhará com seu recrutador para confirmar uma data de início e receberá a papelada para preencher eletronicamente antes de começar. Para funções baseadas nos EUA, após sua aceitação, você será obrigado a fazer uma triagem toxicológica de pré-emprego e passar por uma verificação de antecedentes criminais.Vagas em destaque
Coisas importantes estão acontecendo a cada momento na Charles River. Isso significa novas oportunidades de carreira empolgantes para você explorar. Dê uma olhada e inscreva-se hoje!
Procurando outra coisa? Pesquise todas as vagas.
Momento a momento
Na Charles River, você poderá contribuir para avanços incríveis enquanto experimenta oportunidades empolgantes de crescimento e desenvolvimento.
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Assistente de Operações
Ajudou a rastrear e orientar melhorias operacionais
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Coordenador de Projetos
Gerenciamento de projetos relacionados a instalações críticas
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Líder de Compras
Gerenciamento de compras, expedição, estoque e recebimento
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Gerente Associado – Descoberta de Operações
Conduzir projetos de melhoria contínua e construção de instalações
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Saara Horttanainen, MBA Kuopio, Finlândia
Sobre Charles River
Charles River é uma Organização de Pesquisa por Contrato (CRO) em estágio inicial. Aqui, somos apaixonados pelo nosso papel na melhoria da qualidade de vida das pessoas. Com 100 unidades em todo o mundo, estamos estrategicamente posicionados para coordenar recursos mundiais e aplicar perspectivas multidisciplinares na resolução dos desafios únicos de nossos clientes. Nossa base de clientes inclui empresas farmacêuticas globais, empresas de biotecnologia, agências governamentais, hospitais e instituições acadêmicas em todo o mundo.
Apoiando o seu bem-estar
Sua dedicação e paixão fazem uma diferença que salva vidas em todo o mundo. Temos o compromisso de oferecer benefícios que elevem sua qualidade de vida.
Sobre Charles River
Charles River é uma Organização de Pesquisa por Contrato (CRO) em estágio inicial. Aqui, somos apaixonados pelo nosso papel na melhoria da qualidade de vida das pessoas. Com 100 unidades em todo o mundo, estamos estrategicamente posicionados para coordenar recursos mundiais e aplicar perspectivas multidisciplinares na resolução dos desafios únicos de nossos clientes. Nossa base de clientes inclui empresas farmacêuticas globais, empresas de biotecnologia, agências governamentais, hospitais e instituições acadêmicas em todo o mundo.