Sample Processing Material Technician

Req ID #: 233392

Wayne, PA, US

1st

Full time

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 Overview

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.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent in scientific discipline preferred.
• Experience: 0 to 2 years related experience in a laboratory environment.
• 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.

The pay for this position is $23.51 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 SolutionsWith 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 RiverCharles 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 is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, family status, pregnancy, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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.

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