Molecular Technologist I

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.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Molecular Technologist I for our MALDI Lab located in Newark, DE. The work hours for this role are Monday - Friday, 10:00 am - 6:30 pm.

The Lab-Molecular Technologist will process customer samples in the microbiology laboratory utilizing various technology platforms including but not limited to bacterial 16S rDNA and fungal ITS2 sequencing, MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry, and ribotyping. Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and GMP compliance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct accurate processing of customer samples in accordance with current SOPs.
• Receive, unpack, log, and subculture customer samples according to current SOPs.
• Aliquot and prepare reagents.
• Perform test streaks for isolation, PCR, sequencing, mass spectrometry of customer samples, and other laboratory processes.
• Perform continual maintenance, repair, and cleaning of all laboratory equipment.
• Operate and maintain laser cutter.
• Provide backup for all laboratory functions when needed.
• Dispose of microbe cultures, chemicals, and glass in proper waste containers.
• Collaborate with technical support to resolve discrepancies with customer samples.
• Comply with all aspects of laboratory safety, safety stations, safety manuals, safety SOP, and MSDS sheets.
• Suggest process improvements.
• Perform or support special projects in the lab when needed.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.A. /B.S.) or Associates Degree in Biology or related discipline required.
• 0-2 years of experience in a Laboratory setting (GMP Preferred).
• Experience with Microbiology Culture Techniques (Understanding in Microbiology Agars, Microbiology Colony Morphology, Mixed Cultures, or Mixed samples) is preferred.
• Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced and team-oriented work/lab environment.
• Strong attention to detail is required.

Pay

The pay for this position is $22/hr. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, and location.

About Microbial Solutions

Our Microbial Solutions business group has a comprehensive portfolio of endotoxin testing, microbial detection, and microbial identification products and services unlike any other. It has been purposefully designed to meet the complex and ever-changing needs of the industry. We help clients ensure product safety and quality with easy-to-use yet robust testing solutions that satisfy regulatory requirements, support critical decision-making, and improve operational efficiencies.

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 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, hospitals, and academic institutions around the world. In 2019, revenue increased to $2.62 billion. At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. Our mission, excellent science, and 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 80% of the drugs approved by the FDA in the last five years.