Sample Processing and Materials Technician

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 a wide variety of tasks involved in sample reception and other related sample processing activities, inventory management of client-supplied sample and other materials, and internal and external cell banks. Specific activities include, but are not limited to: sample receipt, inspection, distribution, storage, shipping, disposal and inventory of client sample materials. Additionally, completes follow-up and coordination activities with Project Management, Operational Labs and clients in support of the sample testing and storage materials. Job Description ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform daily tasks including sample receipt, storage, distribution and shipment of materials. Support other laboratory technicians by receiving and distributing internal samples and seed banks, receiving and quarantining materials. Manage inventory of client-supplied sample materials, client cell banks and internal cell banks. Create, update, and monitor client storage files and internal seed bank files. Perform periodic inventory reconciliation activities as directed by Sample Processing Management team. Perform data entry into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) to record all sample material transactions in accordance with Sample Processing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Complete follow-up correspondence with Project Management and Operational Labs to ensure the sample reception process can be completed in a timely and accurate manner. Must regularly communicate with associates / technicians / clients to ensure timely and accurate information flow related to all sample processing activities. Maintain proper documentation including training records, room monitoring, cleaning and equipment logbooks in accordance with SOPs. Maintain current knowledge of relevant Federal and State regulations. Perform all other related duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Education: High School diploma required, Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent in scientific discipline preferred. Experience: 0 to 2 years related experience in a laboratory environment. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above. Other: Able to work independently under minimal supervision. Knowledge of GMPs/GLPs required. Ability to communicate verbally and through written correspondence. Work is highly computer system oriented. Compensation Data The pay rate for this role is $23.51 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 repor…

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