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Research Assistant I : Molecular Biology
Location:
Horsham, PA
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 Summary Serve as research technician for conducting basic to moderately complex molecular biology assays to support pre:clinical safety and toxicity studies. Perform DNA/RNA purification and quantitation, qPCR. qRT:PCR etc.) in compliance with SOPs and GLP regulations. Work with scientific staff to develop new methods and conduct assay validation. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Perform routine molecular biology techniques such as DNA/RNA purification from cells, tissues and biofluids, quantitate DNA/RNA and set up qPCR/qRT:PCR/dd:RT:PCR reactions with supervision.- Perform routine sample analysis and assist in preparation of summary study data tables.- Work with scientific staff to develop new methods and conduct validation experiments.- Prepare and maintain study notebooks and submit timely for audit- Review documentation of functions performed by peers as part of quality control requirements.- Prepare responses to internal Quality Assurance audits with supervision- Perform laboratory procedures and collect and record/document research data in compliance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) study protocols, study and laboratory:specific methods or procedures, and company policies/practices.- Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment and instrumentation.- Maintain clean work areas- Perform all other related duties as assigned. The pay range for this position is between 25.00 and 26.00 an 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's degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent in a life sciences or related discipline required.- Experience: Zero to two years related experience in biology, chemistry/pharmacy in a contract lab or similar lab environment.- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.- Certification/Licensure: None.- Other: Ability to carry out standard laboratory calculations. Knowledge of GLPs and other federal regulations and guidelines desired. Must be able to perform effectively as a team member, accurately record data, follow verbal and written instructions, communicate effectively, and interact in a professional manner with management, coworkers, and sponsors. PHYSICAL DEMANDS:- Employees must be able to lift, move, manipulate, and/or hold heavy objects up to and including 50 pounds; this includes work materials, equipment, and/or supplies.- Must be able to perform procedures, which require, talking, hearing, standing or sitting for long periods of the workday, entering data into a computer, using appropriate instruments, reaching with hands and arms, working in narrow spaces, and wearing safety equipment (PPE) according to OSHA regulations and company standards.- Must be able to frequently firmly hold and manipulate work materials while utilizing fine motor skills. - Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT:- Works in a research environment, which requires use of sharp objects, working around mechanical parts, working with or near known or unknown toxic or caustic chemi
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