Technician Virology

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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. In return, we’ll help you build a career you can feel passionate about.

Under direct supervision, responsible for performing basic daily laboratory tasks as they relate to the operations performed within the Virology Department.

• Perform hemadsorption and hem agglutination tests.
• Perform indirect and direct immunofluorescent slide staining.
• Prepare stock blood solutions needed for hemadsorption and hem agglutination tests.
• Perform proper aseptic and sterile procedures for manipulation of cells and viruses.
• Calibrate, monitor, and clean lab equipment when deemed necessary by the supervisor.
• Follow all SOP, STM, etc., specific to each assay with accuracy and efficiency.
• Create forms in accordance with specific guidelines (i.e., cGMP, USP/EP/JP).
• Maintain calibration of equipment by notifying the supervisor and/or Facilities Department.
• Maintain inventory of necessary supplies by ordering and/or preparing reagents, media, etc.
• Maintain a safe working environment by adhering to company policies and procedures.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent in Biology or related discipline.
• Experience:
  
  0–1 year related experience in a biological laboratory.
• Certification/Licensure:
  None.
• Other:
  Knowledge of cGMP and/or regulatory affairs pertaining to the pharmaceutical and biological industries is preferred but not required. Excellent communication and organizational skills with strong attention to detail. Must be able to perform basic math functions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively in a small group or one‑on‑one setting. Basic Microsoft Office skills are a plus.

The pay for this position is $24.00 per hour. Salaries vary within the range based on experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

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.

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.

With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in more than 20 countries, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our clients’ unique challenges.

Depending on your position, benefits may include bonus/incentives based on performance, 401(k), paid time off, stock purchase program, health and wellness coverage, employee and family wellbeing support programs, and work‑life balance flexibility.

Charles River is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, family status, pregnancy, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

It is unlawful in some states (including Massachusetts) to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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