Formulations Technician I

2 months ago

Horsham, Pennsylvania, United States Charles River Laboratories, Inc. 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
Full Time – 40 Hours/Week

$1000 SIGN ON BONUS (external applicants eligible only)

Perform routine preparation of vehicles and test article dosage solutions for use in toxicology studies with close supervision.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Prepare bulk vehicles and test article formulations utilizing various mixing methods and apparatus.
  • Prepare dosing aliquots and formulation samples for solutions, suspensions and dispensations under supervision.
  • Ensure accurate recording of test article and vehicles/reagents to maintain accountability and inventory.
  • Calibrate, operate and assist in maintenance of basic laboratory equipment.
  • Collect, record data and perform all tasks in accordance with Good Laboratory Practices Regulations (GLPs), study protocols and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Perform daily verification of formulation calculations and data quality control checks.
  • Perform study preparation activities including labelling aliquot and sample tubes, study book set-up and laboratory set-up/clean-up.
  • Assist with glassware washing and maintain cleanliness and general appearance of the Formulations Laboratory.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned
The pay range for this position is $21.00/hour.

Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

Job Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Education: Bachelor' degree (B.S.) preferred
  • Experience: Minimum of 0 to 1 years laboratory experience
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
  • Certification/Licensure: Must have valid, state-issued, driver's license.
  • Other: Must be detail-oriented and have good verbal and written communication skills. Must have good computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office software.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear and lift.
  • Must be able to regularly wear safety equipment and clothing in compliance with OSHA regulations and company SOPs.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Must be able to regularly measure and combine chemicals in order to prepare test article for use in the laboratory.
  • Regularly record data by hand or on a computer terminal.
  • Must be able to regularly stand approximately 6 to 8 hours a day.
  • Must be able to regularly measure and combine chemicals in order to prepare test article for use in the laboratory.
  • Must be able to regularly communicate with other personnel and sponsors regarding all aspects of the day to day operations of the Formulations Laboratory.
  • Must be able to regularly read and follow Standard Operating Procedures.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • General research laboratory working conditions.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
  • Works with or near caustic chemicals and with chemical compounds with unknown levels of toxicity.
About Safety Assessment

Charles River is committed to helping our partners expedite their preclinical drug development with exceptional safety assessment services, state-of-the-art facilities and expert regulatory guidance.

From individual specialty toxicology and IND enabling studies to tailored packages and total laboratory support, our deeply experienced team can design and execute programs that anticipate challenges and avoid roadblocks for a smooth, efficient journey to market.

Each year approximately 300 investigational new drug (IND) programs are conducted in our Safety Assessment facilities.

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 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in over 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.

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 86% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2021.

Equal Employment Opportunity


Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer - all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.


If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, a member of our Human Resources team by sending an ssage to crrecruitment_UScrl.

This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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