Technician I Virology

About the role

Under direct supervision, responsible for performing basic daily laboratory tasks as they relate to the operations performed within the Virology Department.

Responsibilities

• Perform hemadsorption and hemagglutination tests.
• Perform indirect and direct immunofluorescent slide staining.
• Prepare stock blood solutions needed for hemadsorption and hemagglutination tests.
• Perform proper aseptic and sterile procedures, as the work requires manipulation of cells and viruses.
• Follow all SOP, STMs, etc., specific to each assay, with accuracy and efficiency.
• Create forms in accordance with specific guidelines (i.e. cGMP, USP/EP/JP).
• Maintain calibration of equipment by notifying immediate supervisor and/or Facilities Department.
• Maintain inventory of necessary supplies by ordering and/or preparing reagents, media, etc.
• Maintain a safe working environment by adhering to company policies and procedures.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

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.
• Certification/Licensure: None.
• Other: Knowledge of cGMP and/or regulatory affairs pertaining to the pharmaceutical and biological industries is preferred, but not required. Excellent communication and organizational skills with a strong attention to detail. Must be able to perform basic math functions. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively in a small group or one on one setting. Basic Microsoft Office skills are a plus.

Pay

The pay for this position is $24.70. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, 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.

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.