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, the Temporary Laboratory Technician I will perform routine analytical methods as specified in written procedures (e.g., in-house SOPs, client test methods) for quality control, release/stability testing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

⦁ Independently perform laboratory activities, including but not limited to, reagent preparation, laboratory cleaning, maintenance/monitoring of laboratory equipment, routine testing of client samples, and generation of routine cGMP and R&D reports.

⦁ Adhere to established processes for laboratory operations and execution of routine testing.

⦁ Perform routine tests of release and/or stability samples.

⦁ Demonstrate proficiency in performing different routine tests within the RightSource laboratory.

⦁ Analyze data and report results of experiments and procedures.

⦁ Competently perform peer review of data.

⦁ Generate analytical data and technical report(s) on-time with respect to internal and client deadlines.

⦁ Maintain a safe working environment by adhering to company policies and procedures.

⦁ Actively participate in laboratory operations and maintenance including but not limited to:

⦁ Laboratory cleaning and organization

⦁ Instrumentation and equipment maintenance

⦁ Preparation of common stocks

⦁ Ordering and inventory of materials

⦁ Comply with all pertinent regulatory standards regarding environments, equipment and testing services.

⦁ Make detailed observations and maintain clear, detailed, accurate and timely documentation of all laboratory work.

⦁ Compose high quality documentation including deviation reports and change control documentation under guidance.

⦁ Follow all SOPs, TRs and cGMP as they relate to specific tasks.

⦁ Maintain up to date training records on all procedures and protocols applicable to work duties.

⦁ Ability to work in a structured and regulated environment.

⦁ Work productively in group situations as well as independently.

⦁ Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

⦁ Education: Bachelor's degree (B.S.) or equivalent in biochemistry, chemistry or related discipline.

⦁ Experience: 0 to 2 years related industry experience in an analytical science area in the Pharmaceutical, Biotech or contract (CDMO/CRO) laboratory environment.

⦁ 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. Knowledge of basic protein /peptide analytical techniques and ability to operate standard laboratory equipment. Strong organizational and prioritization skills required. Attention to detail and accuracy a must. Must possess excellent interpersonal skills to maintain communication across functional groups. Ability to collaborate effectively within a group environment. Able to communicate effectively (verbal and written) in a small group or one on one setting. Basic Microsoft Office skills are required. Ability to understand and use internal software programs such as LIMS required. Authorized to legally work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

⦁ Must regularly operate a computer and occasionally operate other office productivity machinery such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.

⦁ Must regularly communicate with employees/customer; must be able to exchange accurate information.

⦁ Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time while performing laboratory tasks.

⦁ Must be able to observe, inspect, and interpret laboratory experiments, requiring color vision, close vision and the ability to adjust focus and detect and differentiate colors.

⦁ Must be able to frequently and accurately operate laboratory pipettes.

⦁ Must be able to work in laboratory settings and adhere to all safety precautions.

⦁ Must be able, when required, to work weekends, nights, or be on-call to support the manufacturing campaigns.

⦁ Physically able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

⦁ General laboratory working conditions.

⦁ Regularly wears protective clothing (gloves, lab coat, safety glasses).

⦁ Regularly works with or near toxic or caustic chemicals.

⦁ May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles.

⦁ Regularly works at a chemical fume hood.

⦁ May work with biohazards.

⦁ Occasionally may be exposed to unpleasant odors.

⦁ The employee may work with sharp objects (i.e. needles, glass pipettes, pipet tips).

⦁ The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Comments:

⦁ This position may require overtime, weekend, holiday, and/or after hours shift coverage, as needed.

Compensation Data

The pay range for this position is $20-21hr. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, and location.

Competencies Care - We show we care when we respect each other, our animals and the communities where we work and live, when we create a positive healthy workplace, when we are mindful of our compliance standards, and when we choose to do the right thing.Collaborate -We collaborate when we partner with each other and promote teamwork, when we communicate clearly and effectively across the hall or around the globe, and when we welcome all forms of diversity and encourage inclusiveness.Lead - We lead when we advocate our purpose and model our values, when we deliver innovation, when we embrace change, and when we appreciate and celebrate the great work of others.Own - We act like owners when we hold ourselves accountable for our actions, when we respond to internal and external client needs with speed and accuracy, when we set and achieve meaningful goals, and when we strive towards continuous improvement.

About RightSource (Biologics Testing)

The biopharmaceutical industry is growing at an unprecedented pace which is simultaneously changing current testing methodologies. To keep up with the demand, we offer a flexible testing platform which can be deployed on-site at the client site to their exact needs. Our biologics testing lab...in a box... at the client site. RightSource℠ is completely managed and operated using our quality management system, SOP's, methods, and best practices. It's as if you shipped your samples to an outsourced lab but walked down the hall instead.

Our Biologics Testing Solutions offers 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. 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. 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, 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 crrecruitment_US@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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