Technician 3

Location:

Ballina (F26D786) – Ireland

Salary:

Competitive

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Science Jobs

Other Industries & Skills:

Education & Training, Electronics

Advertiser:

Charles River Laboratories, Inc.

Job ID:

130894114

Posted On:

02 August 2024

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.

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We are seeking Technician 3 for our Bioassay Department located in Ballina, Co. Mayo 

Please note there is a Permanent contract and a 12 month Fixed Term contract available.

We are a progressive and close-knit team, working hard to to assist in the discovery, development, and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. We are looking for candidates who must share our commitment to making a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe.

In return, we provide all of the training and support you need. A positive attitude with a good work ethic is essential, as we need reliable individuals with a good attendance record.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Bioassay Supervisor this role shall be responsible for the following:           

-Carry out potency testing, including preparation of samples and dilutions required
-Checking environmental conditions daily i.e. temperature, humidity and room pressure.
-Compliance with all health and safety regulations and procedures.
-Operation of basic computer programmes.
-Maintain recordkeeping to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and with the principles of GMP as required.
-Review of data and Archiving.
-Curator duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
-Complete, sign and date all documentation/data capture forms and relevant logbooks.
-Any other duties/responsibilities requested by the Supervisor
-Opportunity to be Deputy Technician in charge to assigned clients as the role develops
-Participation in training programmes

Job Qualifications

Leaving certificate or equivalent – a science qualification is desirable.

-Experience with working with animals would be advantageous.
-Ability to work overtime including weekends and weekdays
-Have a ‘can do’ attitude and the ability to work as part of a team
-Strong attention to detail with excellent communication skills
-Passion for animal welfare
-Operation of basic computer programmes
-Ability to work in a fast paced environment
 

This is a physically demanding role and you will be active and on your feet for most of the working day.

This role closes on Thursday,  15 August 2024

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 characterzation, 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 client’s 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 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 86% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2021.

At Charles River Laboratories, we recognize and recruit all talent. We are a company committed to the principle of diversity and inclusion and work daily in this direction.

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