Molecular Technologist

Position: Molecular Technologist I

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.

Job Overview
We are seeking a Molecular Technologist I for our MALDI Lab located in Newark, DE.
The working 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 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.
The following are responsibilities related to the Molecular Technologist I:

• 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, mass spectrometry of customer samples and other laboratory processes
• Perform continual maintenance, repair and cleaning of all laboratory equipment.
• Operate and maintain laser cutter.
• Provide backup for all laboratory functions when needed.