Laboratory Intern
Req ID : 223100
Location
Newark, DE, US, 19711
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
The Microbial Solutions (Accugenix) team at Charles River Labs is seeking a Laboratory Intern onsite located in Newark, DE.
Job Summary
While in a hands-on educational setting and under the close supervision of a Manager or Lead Technologist you will provide daily support to ensure that all laboratory functions are carried out. You will also learn how to carry out those functions within regulatory and GMP guidelines in accordance with 21 CFR parts 210 and 211.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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Receive, unpack, and organize customer samples for laboratory processing.
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Assist in the preparation and aliquot reagents according to laboratory SOP's.
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Perform cleaning of laboratory equipment as needed.
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Restock consumables and materials required for sample processing.
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Under supervision and guidance operate Laser cutter.
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Dispose of microbial cultures, chemicals, recyclables, sharps, and glass in proper waste containers.
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Learn and comply with all aspects of laboratory safety, safety stations, safety manuals, safety SOP's & MSMS/SDS sheets.
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Perform all other related duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications
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Currently enrolled in a College-Level program majoring in a laboratory area: Microbiology, Biology or similar for at least 1 year required.
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Must have a basic understanding of the lab setting.
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Ability to prioritize and adapt to changes based on business needs.
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Communicate and collaborate with various levels of Laboratory professionals.
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Strong attention to detail and above average organization skills.
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Flexibility to take on new tasks and assignments.
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Ability to work overtime as needed.
Compensation
The pay for this position is $20 per hour USD.
About Microbial Solutions
Our Microbial Solutions business group has a comprehensive portfolio of endotoxin testing, microbial detection and microbial identification products and services is unlike any other, and has been purposefully designed to meet the complex and ever-changing needs of the industry. We help clients to ensure product safety and quality with easy-to-use yet robust testing solutions that satisfy regulatory requirements, support critical decision making and improve operational efficiencies.
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 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. And in 2019, revenue increased to $2.62 billion.
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 85% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2019.
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, or national origin, veteran or disability status.
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