Req ID #: 229205
Rockville, MD, US
2nd
Full time
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

Note: Hours for this position: Wednesday thru Saturday 8:00am – 6:30pm
The QC Associate I is responsible for performing in-process, release and stability testing in a GMP environment. The Associate may also contribute to testing as part of test method optimization, trouble shooting, and development/qualification studies.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Perform routine testing in a quality control laboratory to support in-process, lot release and stability testing
• Experience performing some of the following in a QC laboratory setting: qPCR / ddPCR, cell-based assays, ELISA, other QC methods (pH, osmolality, endotoxin and appearance)
• Perform sample receipt and log-in procedures as required
• Contribute to generating SOP’s and qualification/validation/transfer protocols and reports
• Responsible for cross training on multiple QC assays
• Responsible for participation in method development/qualification studies
• May train other associates on methods as appropriate
• Perform general lab upkeep, order of lab supplies and maintenance of logbooks as required.
• Other responsibilities as required

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• B.S. or M.S. and 1-2 years of experience in biology, virology, molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, or related field in a quality control testing laboratory
• Team-player
• Develop proficiency in compendial methods, molecular biology, cell culture, and ELISA techniques
• Able to work in a GMP environment to execute testing
• Able to support multiple projects and strong organizational skills
• Able to learn data analysis and interpretation experimental data
• Complete On-The-Job Training before executing the QC lab responsibilities
• Develop communication skills with ability to present information to the internal QC team

• Perform routine testing in a quality control laboratory to support in-process, lot release and stability testing
• Experience performing some of the following in a QC laboratory setting: qPCR / ddPCR, cell-based assays, ELISA, other QC methods (pH, osmolality, endotoxin and appearance)
• Perform sample receipt and log-in procedures as required
• Contribute to generating SOP’s and qualification/validation/transfer protocols and reports
• Responsible for cross training on multiple QC assays
• Responsible for participation in method development/qualification studies
• May train other associates on methods as appropriate
• Perform general lab upkeep, order of lab supplies and maintenance of logbooks as required.
• Other responsibilities as require