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Technical Coordinator Microbiology

Employer
Charles River Laboratories
Location
Frazer, Pennsylvania, US
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Aug 24, 2022

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Sector
Academic / Research
Field
Conservation science
Discipline
Finance, Biology
Salary Type
Salary
Employment Type
Full time
Technical Coordinator Microbiology

Req ID #: 191594

Location:

Malvern, PA, US, 19355

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, well help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.

IMPORTANT: In order to be considered for this position,a resume/CV must be uploaded and submitted during the application process. Please make sure work history and education are added correctly.

Basic Summary

We are seeking a Technical Coordinator for our Biologics Testing Solutions site located inMalvern, PA. You may be required to work a rotating shift schedule that may require weekend hours.

The responsibilities of this role as Microbiology Technical Coordinator will be specific to the Environmental Monitoring division of the Microbiology department. Daily activities and responsibilities of this role will include but are not limited to performance of environmental monitoring within cGMP general testing laboratories, and data entry.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • The performance of the aforementioned duties will require learning proper aseptic handling and technique, cleanroom behavior as well as proper aseptic gowning for entry into a cGMP cleanroom suite.
  • Write and revise SOPs, Batch Records and other technical documents.
  • Lead (act as project manager for) teams investigating major and critical deviations
  • Own and manage change controls associated with Microbiology labs and equipment
  • Report results of experiments, tests and procedures
  • Train technicians on basic laboratory procedures, gowning and applicable cGMP procedures
  • Assist with management of client requests
  • Maintain the Microbiology schedule
  • Maintain a safe working environment by adhering to Company policies and procedures
  • Follow all SOPs and other official instructions as they relate to specific tasks
  • Perform all other related duties as assigned.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelors degree (BA or BS) or equivalent in Biology or related discipline
  • Two to four years of industry experience in laboratory
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
  • Knowledge of cGMPs or regulatory affairs pertaining to the pharmaceutical and biological industries is a plus.
  • Must possess excellent interpersonal skills to maintain communication across biological functional groups.
  • Able to communicate effectively (oral and written) in a small group or one on one setting.
  • Basic Microsoft Office skills are a plus.

    IMPORTANT: A resume is required to be considered for this position.If you have not uploaded your resume in your candidate profile, please return to upload field and attach your resume/CV.

    Vaccine Mandate

Charles River is a U.S. Federal Contractor. As a result, we must follow the Presidential Executive Order to mandate vaccinations, and ensure our employees are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Our main priority is the wellbeing, health, and safety of our people. We require proof of vaccination from all employees.

Anyone with requests for disability-related and/or religious exemptions should contact Talent Acquisition (crrecruitment_US@crl.com) so that information can be provided about the accommodation process at Charles River.

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 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 clients 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 peoples 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 86% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2021.

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.

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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