Molecular Technologist II - Accessioner

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 10:00 am- 6:30 pm. The Lab-Molecular Technologist will process customer samples in the microbiology laboratory utilizing various technology platforms including 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 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 Associate’s 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, 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 - $23.50 per hour. Salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

We offer benefits including bonuses or incentives based on performance, a 401K plan, paid time off, a stock purchase program, health and wellness coverage, employee and family wellbeing support programs, and work-life balance flexibility.

Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer - all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, veteran or disability status. 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.

If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact our Human Resources team by sending an email to  This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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