Molecular Technologist II

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Molecular Technologist II – Accessioner for our MALDI Lab located in Newark, DE. The work hours are Monday – Friday 10:00 am‑6:30 pm. The Lab-Molecular Technologist will be responsible for entering customer samples into the LIMS for downstream processing in the microbiology laboratory utilizing platforms such as bacterial 16S rDNA, fungal ITS2 sequencing, MALDI‑TOF mass spectrometry and ribotyping.

The role ensures regulatory requirements and GMP compliance.

Responsibilities include:

• Accurately process customer samples in accordance with current SOPs.
• Receive, unpack, log, and subculture customer samples.
• Evaluate and accession customer samples into LIMS.
• Aliquot and prepare reagents.
• Perform test streaks for isolation, PCR, sequencing and other laboratory processes including mass spectrometry and ribotyping.
• Maintain, repair and clean all laboratory equipment.
• Perform pipette verification.
• Operate and maintain the 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.

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.A./B.S.) or Associate’s Degree in Microbiology or related discipline.
• Preferred experience as a Medical Laboratory Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist.
• 3‑5 years of experience in Microbiology (clinical or public health environment preferred).
• Experience with microbiology culture techniques including agars, colony morphology, mixed cultures or samples.
• Experience with LIMS systems (e.g., Citrix).
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented laboratory environment.
• Strong attention to detail.

The pay range for this position is $23.00 – $23.50 per hour.

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 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.