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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
We are seeking an experienced Analyst (Immunoassay) for our Analytical Services Department. The successful candidate will play a vital role, working in a fast‑paced, GMP‑regulated laboratory environment. This role is offered as a full‑time, permanent position located in Ballina, Co. Mayo.
What You’ll Be Doing
Conduct immunoassays in both an R&D and GMP environment.
Assist in the development and validation of different immunoassays (ELISA, Western Blot, ELISpot, etc.) and activity‑based assays.
Generate GMP‑compliant data capture forms, SOPs, protocols and reports.
Carry out data calculations and simple statistics.
Assist in internal, regulatory and client visits/audits and respond to findings.
Sourcing, purchasing and stocking consumables, standards and reagents required for testing.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Requirements
BSc/MSc in a relevant science discipline (e.g., chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacy, biotechnology).
Proven relevant experience working in a GMP environment.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Excellent communication skills.
Must be able to work both as part of a team and on his/her own initiative.
Experience in the conduct of cell‑based assays is an advantage.
About RightSource (Biologics Testing)
The biopharmaceutical industry is growing at an unprecedented pace, changing current testing methodologies. We offer a flexible testing platform that can be deployed on‑site at the client site to fit their exact needs – a “lab in a box” that is fully managed and operated using our quality management system, SOPs, methods and best practices. Our Biologics Testing Solutions provide contamination and impurity testing, protein characterization, bioassays, viral clearance studies, stability and lot release programs, and support clients throughout the biologic development cycle. With more than 50 years of experience and proven regulatory expertise, the Charles River Biologics group addresses challenging projects worldwide, supporting over 200 licensed products and delivering more than 20,000 testing reports annually.
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 GLP and non‑GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. The company also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients’ clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities, enabling a more flexible drug‑development model that reduces costs and enhances productivity. With over 20,000 employees across 110 facilities in 20 countries, we support a client base that includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, government agencies, hospitals and academic institutions. We are passionate about improving the quality of people’s lives, having supported 86% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2021. Charles River Laboratories is committed to fostering a sense of belonging and inclusivity.
Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior
Employment Type: Full‑time
Job Function: Production
Industries: Automation Machinery Manufacturing
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