Research Associate 1 Microbiology

Research Associate 1 Microbiology
Req ID #: 113034
Location:
Malvern, PA, US, 19355
For 70 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.
Basic Summary
We are seeking a Research Associate I, Microbiology for our Biologics Testing Solutions site located inMalvern, PA. You may be required to work a rotating shift schedule that may require weekend hours.
Assist Supervisor and other scientific staff by working independently on client-specific experimental design, moderately complex professional tasks, report development, quality control, and research.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Efficiently organize and plan daily activities, including activities of less senior departmental technicians. Provide technical guidance and training to less experienced technicians.
- Assist with client communication and project tracking and coordination.
- Perform a variety of microbiological laboratory experiments, tests and procedures following well-defined techniques and guidelines, including but not limited to:
- assays for the detection of mycoplasma,
- bioburden (non-sterile/sterile),
- phage, various verification and/or qualification testing,
- environmental monitoring and associated trending and/or contamination control activities.
- Make detailed observations and accurately and precisely record data.
- Summarize data for reports; perform simple graphic analysis of data.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree (B.S./B.A.) or equivalent in biology or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 3 - 5 years bioanalytical research laboratory experience required.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
- Demonstrated strong technical writing, oral communication and organizational skills desired.
- Strong computer skills, problem solving and attention to detail.
- Must be proficient in the use of current software tools utilized in the Microbiology Department.
- Familiarity with data management required.
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
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 17,000 employees within 90 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 and hospitals and academic institutions around the world. And 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, 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 supported the development of ~85% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2019.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Disabled/Vet.
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.