Molecular Technologist 1

For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked to advance the discovery, development, and safe manufacture of new drug therapies, making a profound impact on global health. Our 20-year partnership with Boston Children’s Hospital takes this mission to the next level, supporting groundbreaking innovations that directly impact patient care. At Boston Children’s, their commitment to diversity drives the exceptional quality of care provided to patients from local communities to over 160 countries worldwide. This is your moment to become part of a family where unique talents and perspectives unite to change lives, including your own. Together, we’re shaping a healthier future through compassion, innovation, and opportunity. Job Overview Join our growing Microbiology team and play a key role in delivering high-quality scientific testing services to customers across the pharmaceutical and life sciences industries. As a Microbiology Analyst, you will be responsible for the processing, identification, and analysis of customer samples using a range of advanced microbiological technologies, including bacterial 16S rDNA sequencing, fungal ITS2 sequencing, and MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry. Working within a GMP-regulated environment, you will ensure the highest standards of quality, accuracy, and compliance while contributing to the continuous improvement of laboratory operations and customer service excellence. Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Conduct accurate processing of customer samples in accordance with current SOPs. • Receive, unpack, log, and subculture customer samples according to current SOPs. • Aliquot and prepare reagents. • Perform test streaks for isolation, PCR, sequencing of customer samples and other laboratory processes including but not limited to mass spectrometry and ribotyping. • Perform continual maintenance, repair and cleaning of all laboratory equipment. • Perform pipette verification. • Provide backup for all laboratory functions when needed. • Dispose of microbe cultures, chemicals and glass in proper waste containers. • Collaborate with technical support to resolve discrepancies with customer samples. • Comply with all aspects of laboratory safety, safety stations, safety manuals, safety SOP, and MSDS sheets. • Suggest process improvements. • Perform or support special projects in the lab when needed. • Perform all other related duties as assigned. Education: Bachelor's Degree (BSc) in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biomedical Science, Biological Sciences, or a related scientific discipline. Experience: Previous laboratory experience is desirable, whether gained through industry, placement year, internship, university research, or employment within a scientific environment. This opportunity is well suited to recent graduates looking to develop a career within microbiology and analytical testing. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered. Other Requirements: Knowledge of microbiological principles and laboratory techniques. Familiarity with GMP, Quality Systems, and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) is advantageous. Excellent attention to detail with a strong focus on accuracy and data integrity. Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment. Proactive, adaptable, and committed to delivering high-quality scientific results. Comfortable working in a fast-paced laboratory setting while maintaining compliance and quality standards. Ready to take the next step in your scientific career? Apply online today and join a team dedicated to advancing microbiological testing and delivering exceptional results for our customers. 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. Insourcing Solutions℠ provides you with the ability to maintain control of your facility and expertise while leveraging available space. 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 worked on 80% of the drugs approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the past five years. We’re committed to providing benefits that elevate your quality of life. Based on your position these may include: bonus/incentives based on performance, 401K, paid time off, stock purchase program, Health and wellness coverage, employee and family wellbeing support programs, and work life balance flexibility. Equal Employment Opportunity Charles River is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, family status, pregnancy, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. It is unlawful in some states (including Massachusetts) to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. 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 by sending an e-mail message to <[email hidden]>. 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