Charles River Laboratories Bacteriology Specialist Bethesda, Maryland Apply Now
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
We are seeking an experienced Bacteriology Specialist to join our Insourcing Solutions team, located in Bethesda, MD.
As the Bacteriology Specialist, you will perform routine accessioning on all incoming samples for bacteriology procedures, set up and process environmental swabs to identify bacteria, perform quality control of research studies, support the daily operations of the bacteriology lab, and assist in Animal Health Surveillance as needed.
Additional responsibilities include:
- Access, set up, and run all incoming samples. Update the WebHealth database and keep written logs of all accessioned samples.
- Access and plate environmental submissions. Plate incubated broths onto appropriate media.
- Perform routine gross necropsy, parasitology, and examinations of animals. Collect and prepare tissue for further evolution in the PCR, bacteriology, and parasitology labs.
- Prepare blood samples for shipment to be tested.
- Gather and prepare laboratory materials (plates, slides, blood tubes, etc.). Examine various parasitology samples.
- Keep daily, weekly, and monthly records of instrument maintenance and performance. Repair certain mechanical malfunctions when possible.
- Create a variety of worksheets and spreadsheets to make the lab more organized. Organize, unpack, and rotate stock while checking expiration dates.
- Assist with the receipt, stocking and ordering of supply inventories; ensure appropriate levels of supplies are maintained.
- Actively interacts with customers as required to solve customer requests, inquiries, and complaints and to provide technical assistance.
- Assist with slide preparation and staining.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications
The following are minimum requirements related to the Bacteriology Specialist position:
Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences or related discipline required.
Experience in a laboratory environment preferred, either through employment or school.
ALAT certification preferred.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
The pay range for this position is $24.50 - $26.00 per hour. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.
About Insourcing Solutions
Charles River Insourcing Solutions℠ can streamline research by delivering operational and cost efficiencies through the strategic insourcing of GMP, GLP and non-GLP research services from discovery through safety assessment.
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.
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.
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.
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, or 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, please contact a member of our Human Resources team.
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