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 SUMMARY

This role shall report to the Biosafety & Cell Based Assay Supervisor and the main duties & responsibilities shall be to assist the Department Manager in the following:

• Execution of routine cell-based potency assays.
• Support technical transfer, qualification and validation of new cell-based assays.
• Maintenance and propagation of antibiotic free cell cultures.
• Evaluation of mammalian cells / Generation and maintenance of mammalian cell banks.

Core duties shall include:

• Maintenance and propagation of antibiotic free cell cultures.
• Competent in microscopic evaluation of mammalian cells (e.g. cell morphology, count and viability)
• Receipt and processing of test samples in LIMS.
• Support update current standard operating procedures.
• Assist in laboratory investigations where necessary.
• Support generation of GMP compliant SOPs, Protocols and reports
• Generate risk assessments for laboratory and test items as required.
• Maintain Laboratory Data Integrity and compliance.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

The following are minimum requirements related to the In Vitro Analyst position.

• BSc in a relevant science discipline (e.g. Biology, Biochemistry, etc.)
• An early track record of relevant experience in Scientific Research preferably within a GMP regulated environment (EMEA/FDA) within the Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, CRO Industry is highly desirable.
• Experience of aseptic cell culture techniques desirable.
• Experience in in-vitro bioassays highly desirable.
• Basic understanding off regulatory guidelines desirable.
• Ability to problem solve and work on own initiative.

This role shall report to the Biosafety & Cell Based Assay Supervisor and the main duties & responsibilities shall be to assist the Department Manager in the following:

• Execution of routine cell-based potency assays.
• Support technical transfer, qualification and validation of new cell-based assays.
• Maintenance and propagation of antibiotic free cell cultures.
• Evaluation of mammalian cells / Generation and maintenance of mammalian cell banks

Core duties shall include:

• Maintenance and propagation of antibiotic free cell cultures.
• Competent in microscopic evaluation of mammalian cells (e.g. cell morphology, count and viability)
• Receipt and processing of test samples in LIMS.
• Support update current standard operating procedures.
• Assist in laboratory investigations where necessary.
• Support generation of GMP compliant SOPs, Protocols and reports
• Generate risk assessments for laboratory and test items as required.
• Maintain Laboratory Data Integrity and compliance