Molecular Technologist II MALDI

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.

We are seeking an experienced Molecular Technologist II for our MALDI Lab located in Newark, DE.

The work hours for this role are Monday - Friday 8:30 am-5:00 pm.

The Lab‑Molecular Technologist will process customer samples in the microbiology laboratory utilizing the various technology platforms including but not limited to bacterial 16S rDNA and fungal ITS2 sequencing, MALDI‑TOF mass spectrometry and ribotyping. Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and GMP compliance.

• Conduct accurate processing of customer samples in accordance with current SOPs.
• Receive, unpack, log, and subculture customer samples according to current SOPs.
• Aliquot and prepare reagents.
• Perform test streaks for isolation, PCR, sequencing of customer samples and other laboratory processes including but not limited to mass spectrometry and ribotyping.
• Perform continual maintenance, repair and cleaning of all laboratory equipment.
• Perform pipette verification.
• Operate and maintain laser cutter.
• Provide backup for all laboratory functions when needed.
• Dispose of microbe cultures, chemicals and glass in proper waste containers.
• Collaborate with technical support to resolve discrepancies with customer samples.
• Comply with all aspects of laboratory safety, safety stations, safety manuals, safety SOP, and MSDS sheets.
• Suggest process improvements.
• Perform or support special projects in the lab when needed.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.A. /B.S.) or Associates Degree in Microbiology or related discipline required.
• Preferred experience as Medical Laboratory Technologist/ Medical Laboratory Scientist
• 3-5 years of experience in Microbiology (Clinical or Public Health environment preferred)
• Experience with Microbiology Culture Techniques (Understanding in Microbiology Agars, Microbiology Colony Morphology, Mixed Cultures or Mixed samples)
• Experience with LIMS systems (example: Citrix)
• Must have ability to work in a fast paced and team oriented work/lab environment.
• Strong attention to detail is required.

The pay range for this position is $23.00 to $23.50. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, and location.

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-We collaborate when we partner with each other and promote teamwork, when we communicate clearly and effectively across the hall or around the globe, and when we welcome all forms of diversity and encourage inclusiveness. Own
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-We show we care when we respect each other, our animals and the communities where we work and live, when we create a positive healthy workplace, when we are mindful of our compliance standards, and when we choose to do the right thing. Lead
-We lead when we advocate our purpose and model our values, when we deliver innovation, when we embrace change, and when we appreciate and celebrate the great work of others.

Our Microbial Solutions business group has a comprehensive portfolio of endotoxin testing, microbial detection and microbial identification products and services is unlike any other, and has been purposefully designed to meet the complex and ever‑changing needs of the industry. We help clients to ensure product safety and quality with easy‑to‑use yet robust testing solutions that satisfy regulatory requirements, support critical decision making and improve operational…