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Charles River Laboratories
Associate Scientist II
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A Microbiologist studies microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi and parasites. Collects samples and grows cultures; isolates and classifies microorganisms and studies their structure, growth and development; monitors the effect of microorganisms on other organisms and the environment.
$81,757 / year median in South Carolina
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Associate Scientist II Charles River Laboratories - 3.1 Charleston, SC Job Details Full-time $79,000 - $85,000 a year 2 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Paid time off Qualifications Experimental data reports Content creation for technical audiences Technical documentation Technical writing experience within manufacturing Data summary reports Laboratory reports Bachelor's degree Scientific protocols Laboratory standard operating procedures Compliance documentation Batch records Research findings presentation Standard operating procedures (SOPs) Scientific reports Full Job Description 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 Overview In collaboration with senior laboratory members execute technical work requiring knowledge in endotoxin detection. Associate Scientist 2s will contribute to the development, manufacture and testing of Microbial Solutions' product lines. Responsible for authoring protocols, performing experiments, analysing results, along with timely and accurate documentation of experimental results. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Author and execute protocols of routine and non-routine experiments. Organize and summarize data using scientific and statistical techniques. Assist in data analysis and presenting results to the team. Assists in the development of new technologies, troubleshooting, CAPA investigations, root cause analyses, and pilot batch manufacturing in the fields of: o LAL (Limulus Amebocyte Lysate) o PTS o Recombinant proenzymes o Biochemistry o Microbiology Participate in new product transfer from R D to Manufacturing, including: o Pilot batch manufacturing o Stability / equivalency studies o Development of in-process and QC test methods and specifications Fully capable of operating all laboratory equipment and software with demonstrated proficiency. Routine general lab work (solution preparation, autoclaving and depyroginating lab ware, keeping bench clean, cleaning of objects used for experiments and disposal of waste) Assist in ordering laboratory consumables, preparation of laboratory consumables, as well as cleaning of the laboratory. Assist in maintaining laboratory equipment. Ensure proficiency and compliance with protocols and all applicable SOPs. Responsible for documentation as required by FDA, company policy and cGMP. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a life science or related discipline, with at least 1 year of related experience in a laboratory. General Skills & Knowledge Highly collaborative and self-motivated teammate. Critical scientific thinking. Ability to work in a highly productive and fast-paced environment. Ability to work productively under deadlines. Attention to detail. Willingness to learn. Equipment & Software Microsoft Office Products General laboratory equipment (i.e. balances, pH meters, laminar flow hoods, pipettes, plate readers, etc.) Well versed in CRL laboratory equipment and software including but not limited to: Endoscan V, BioTek plate readers, microfluidic cartridge readers. Specific Skills Perform endotoxin detection testing using kinetic, turbidimetric and multifluidic cartridges. Job Specific Requirements Problem solving. Communicates well co-workers. Analyse experimental data, and present findings in team meetings. Maintain accurate and detailed laboratory records.