Microbiologist 1

at  Charles River Laboratories

Req ID #: 224503
Dublin, Leinster, IE
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.
IMPORTANT: In order to be considered for this position, a resume/CV must be uploaded and submitted during the application process. Please make sure work history and education are added correctly.

JOB SUMMARY

Full-time Lab Technician required to operate under the Technical Services Department for our Microbial Solution Site in Dublin.
The successful candidate will be responsible for processing microbial and LAL testing samples in the laboratory utilizing various technology platforms.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Degree in Microbiology, Biology or a related discipline.
• Experience: 2+ years related experience in a microbiology laboratory setting. Experience in cGMP pharmaceutical microbiology environment is preferred.
• Other: Knowledge of windows based programs such as word and excel and a minimum knowledge of algebra.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

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• Perform LAL testing for different studies as assigned encompassing a full range of LAL techniques, gel-clot, kinetic and PTS.
• Perform IQ, OQ, PQ of lab equipment such as Biotek, PTS and maintain appropriate documents.
• Perform contract testing laboratories for Celsis and LAL including method development studies, method validation studies, accessory release, CSE/RSE, LAL water etc as required.
• Perform laboratory activities necessary to isolate, grow and maintain cultures of bacteria.
• Perform and manage bioburden testing, membrane filtration and, cleaning validations.
• Ensure adherence to pertinent regulatory requirements (cGMP, FDA, ISO) and to departmental policies, practices and procedures [SOPs, safety procedures and biosafety protocols].
• Collaborate with inventory check of laboratory consumables and assist with general housekeeping of the laboratory, performing equipment maintenance and scheduling instrument calibrations.
• Assist management with development and revision of departmental standard operating procedures and qualification documents.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.