Research Associate I

Company: Charles River
Location: Newark
Posted on: March 18, 2023

Job Description:

Research Associate I Req ID #: 214510 Location: Newark, DE, US, 19711 For nearly 70 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 Summary We are seeking an experienced Research Associate for our Microbial Databases and Technology Transfer group located in Newark, DE This role will be Responsible for performing routine experiments and analyzing data to support new product and service development and associated support functions related to daily operations of Microbial Databases and Technology Transfer group. Responsibilities The Research Associate will be responsible for the following: Perform routine and newly designed experiments by the Microbial Databases and Technology Transfer group department related to the Accugenix identification and typing services and related fields of molecular biology and microbiology. Conduct data review, analysis and make summaries related to Microbial Databases and Technology Transfer group experiments. Assist in the evaluation of new technologies. Support Microbial Databases and Technology Transfer group efforts in characterization and maintenance of the microbial culture collection preparing samples and confirming identifications. Provide routine maintenance, repair and cleaning of all laboratory equipment. Comply with all aspects of laboratory safety, safety stations, safety manuals, safety SOP and MSDS sheets. May assist in the development and review of controlled documents such as Standard Operating Procedures and Specifications. May assist in the execution of protocols. Perform all other related duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements The following are Minimum Requirements for the Research Associate position: Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent in a scientific discipline; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above. Computer literacy must include word processing, spreadsheet and Technical Writing. Preferred Qualifications The following are Preferred Qualifications related to the Research Associate position, but are not required to be considered for this position: Additional knowledge of the MALDI-TOF technology. Experience with bioinformatics tools and DNA analysis. Experience with GMP services. About Microbial Solutions 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 efficiencies. About Charles River Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients' clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market. With over 17,000 employees within 90 facilities in 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client's unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world. And in 2019, revenue increased to $2.62 billion. At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people's lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly supported the development of 85% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2019. Equal Employment Opportunity Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Disabled/Vet Nearest Major Market: Philadelphia Job Segment: Biology, Biotech, Microbiology, Pharmaceutical, Research, Science

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