Molecular Technologist

About Charles River Laboratories

For nearly 75 years, Charles River has been dedicated to supporting the discovery, development, and safe production of new drug therapies. Our global team contributes significantly to improving health and well-being worldwide. We offer career opportunities across various fields, including life sciences, finance, IT, and sales, empowering employees to develop fulfilling careers.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Molecular Technologist to join our team at the Rathcoole site in Dublin (D24 NF21). The primary responsibility is to process customer samples in our microbiology laboratory using advanced technology platforms such as bacterial 16S rDNA sequencing, fungal ITS2 sequencing, and MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry. Ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and Good Manufacturing Practices is essential.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Process customer samples precisely following current Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Receive, unpack, log, and culture samples per SOP guidelines.
• Prepare and aliquot reagents with accuracy.
• Perform isolation streaks, PCR, sequencing, mass spectrometry, and ribotyping on samples.
• Maintain, repair, and clean laboratory instruments regularly.
• Conduct pipette verification to ensure measurement accuracy.
• Provide backup support for all lab operations as needed.
• Dispose of microbial cultures, chemicals, and glass waste correctly.
• Work collaboratively with technical support to resolve sample discrepancies.
• Adhere strictly to laboratory safety protocols, including safety manuals, SOPs, and MSDS.
• Recommend improvements for laboratory processes.
• Assist or lead special laboratory projects when required.
• Perform additional related tasks as assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology or a related scientific discipline.
• Up to three years of relevant laboratory experience preferred.
• An acceptable combination of education and experience may substitute formal qualifications.
• Familiarity with Quality Systems and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

About the Microbial Solutions Division

Our Microbial Solutions group offers an extensive range of endotoxin testing, microbial detection, and identification products and services uniquely designed to fulfill the evolving needs of the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. We aid clients in ensuring product safety and quality by providing robust yet user-friendly testing solutions that comply with regulatory demands and improve operational efficacy.

About the Company

Charles River is a pioneering contract research organization (CRO) specializing in early-stage drug development. Our services span from laboratory animal medicine to discovery and safety assessments under GLP and non-GLP conditions, catering to clients from target identification to preclinical stages. We further support clinical laboratory testing and manufacturing needs with a wide range of products and services. With over 20,000 employees working in more than 110 facilities worldwide, we coordinate global resources to tackle our clients' challenging projects across pharmaceutical, biotech, government, and academic sectors. Notably, we have contributed to 80% of FDA-approved drugs over the past five years.

Diversity and Inclusion

Charles River Laboratories values diversity and inclusivity, actively recruiting all talents and fostering an equitable workplace environment.