Formulations Technician

At Charles River, we are passionate about improving the quality of people’s lives. When you join our global family, you will help create healthier lives for millions of patients and their families.

Charles River employees are innovative thinkers, who are dedicated to continuous learning and improvement. We will empower you with the resources you need to grow and develop in your career.

As a Charles River employee, you will be part of an industry-leading, customer-focused company at the forefront of drug development. Your skills will play a key role in bringing life-saving therapies to market faster through simpler, quicker, and more digitalized processes. Whether you are in lab operations, finance, IT, sales, or another area, when you work at Charles River, you will be the difference every day for patients across the globe.

Serve as the lead Formulations technician for preclinical studies. Independently perform routine and complex preparation of vehicles and test article dosage solutions for use in toxicology studies with minimal supervision. Responsible for quality control of study data and mentorship of junior technicians.

• Independently prepare bulk vehicles and complex test article formulations utilizing various mixing methods and apparatus.
• Independently prepare dosing aliquots and formulation samples for solutions, suspensions, and dispensations.
• Ensure accurate recording of test article and vehicles/reagents to maintain accountability and inventory.
• Perform daily verification of formulation calculations and data quality control checks.
• Collect, record data, and perform all tasks in accordance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs) regulations, study protocols, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Independently respond to Quality Assurance audits of preparation procedures and facility audits and execute corrective actions.
• Assist with completion of laboratory investigations and troubleshooting.
• Assist in training new personnel.
• Recommend and/or participate in process improvement projects.

The pay range for this position is between $27.00 and $34.00 an hour. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.) required. Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent in a biological science preferred.
• Experience:
  
  2+ years of relevant lab experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
• Other:
  Placement at this level requires successful completion/competency of the required tasks of the position preceding this level and continued ability to perform those tasks are required. Must be able to perform effectively as a team member, accurately record data, follow verbal and written instructions, maintain a positive work atmosphere, communicate effectively, and interact in a professional manner with management, coworkers, and sponsors.

No degree required

Charles River is committed to helping our partners expedite their preclinical drug development with exceptional safety assessment services, state-of-the-art facilities and expert regulatory guidance. From individual specialty toxicology and IND enabling studies to tailored packages and total laboratory support, our deeply experienced team can design and execute programs that anticipate challenges and avoid roadblocks for a smooth, efficient journey to market.

Each year approximately 120 investigational new drug (IND) programs are conducted in our Safety…