Charles River Laboratories Biomanufacturing Associate Job, Apply online!
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.
Req ID #: 228275
Location: Rockville, MD, US
Shift: 1st
Job Type: Full-time
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Under guidance, apply and adhere to SOPs, cGMP, GLP, Quality, and basic Safety standards and requirements when completing tasks.
- Basic Upstream Activities (e.g., assist with solutions, media aliquot, and buffer preparation and autoclave materials for cell culture, staging of raw materials, seed train, bioreactor set up, fermentation monitoring and/or harvest).
- Follow verbal and written instructions (e.g., SOPs) when performing planned manufacturing activities, in alignment with the batch record, and under guidance.
- With guidance, use basic quality documents and apply Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
- Ensure data integrity by accurately documenting, reviewing, and correcting work prior to submission.
- Identify, record, and report observed process variances and deviations in real time.
- Apply and adhere to SOPs, safety guidelines, and manufacturing instructions when completing process tasks and when operating equipment. Prepare, clean, maintain, and operate equipment and tools.
- Recognize common safety issues and report all injuries and safety incidents immediately.
- Adhere to safe working practices and comply with site-based guidelines to avoid the consequences of error by applying:
- Cleanroom and aseptic behaviors and procedures.
- Proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and gowning requirements.
- Proper preparation, disinfection, sterilization, and sanitation methods and processes for equipment, etc.
- The safe handling, transport, storage, and disposal of biological specimen, chemical, and hazardous materials.
- Universal precautions with respect to OSHA guidelines.
- Appropriate organization, sanitizing, and stocking of work area to avoid unsafe situations.
- Perform other responsibilities as required.
Job Qualifications
- Education: High School Diploma or equivalent with high grades in science courses, or an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in biology/life sciences, bioengineering, or a related discipline.
- Experience:
- 2 years of related experience with a High School Diploma or equivalent with high grades in science courses, or an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in biology/life sciences, bioengineering, or related discipline.
- 1 year of related experience with an Associate’s degree.
- 0-1 year of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree.
- Related experience may include prior experience in a technical role and/or within a cGMP and/or biotech manufacturing environment or other related industry, etc.
- Other:
- Able to work in accordance with the Charles River Values.
- Able to be a team player, have a positive attitude, professional tone and demeanor, and work effectively in a collaborative environment.
- Willing and able to continuously learn and improve.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to recognize deviations from accepted practices.
- Good documentation and GDP skills.
- Must possess good analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Able to hold oneself accountable by following up and doing what they say they will do.
- Able to complete work accurately and on time.
- Good listening, clear written, and verbal communication skills.
- Working knowledge of computer software (MS Word, MS Excel, Teams, database systems, etc.).
Compensation Data The pay range for this position is $25.00 – $27.00 per hour. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.
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