Technician I Environmental Monitoring and Contamination Control

Charles River LaboratoriesWayne, PA, USonsiteSalary not postedView the original posting at Charles River Laboratories ↗

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 daily laboratory tasks as they relate to the Environmental Monitoring and Contamination Control Department. Job Description ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform laboratory activities necessary for testing procedures including, but not limited to, reagent and media preparation, growth promotion of media and reagents and the practice of aseptic technique working within a biological safety cabinet. Perform routine laboratory maintenance including, but not limited to, cleaning of equipment, stocking of the laboratory and disposing of laboratory waste. Complete cleanroom gowning certification as necessary. Complete training on the performance of assays and/or environmental monitoring as assigned by their current Supervisor or Manager. Duties specific to Environmental Monitoring may include, but are not limited to: Oversee the general maintenance of all equipment related to the performance of Environmental Monitoring and schedule repairs as required. Perform any laboratory maintenance and/or monitoring as necessary. Responsible for the execution of both static and dynamic Environmental Monitoring and updating the EM Database. Perform preparation of sample material and all environmental and personnel isolates recovered during Environmental Monitoring for microbial identification and updating the Microbial Identification Database. Document all activities performed in notebooks, test batch records and/or forms in accordance with the current Good Manufacturing Practices. Perform all other related duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Bachelor's degree (B.S.) or equivalent in biology or related discipline. Experience: 0 to 1 year of related experience in a biological laboratory. Knowledge of basic Microbiology techniques required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above. Certification/Licensure: None Other: 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. Compensation Data The pay rate for this role is $24.70 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 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 a

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