Technician - Radiochemical Control 1

Charles River Laboratories, Inc.; Tranent; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job description

At Charles River, we are passionate about improving the quality of people’s lives. When you join our global family, you will help create healthier lives for millions of patients and their families.

Charles River employees are innovative thinkers, who are dedicated to continuous learning and improvement. We will empower you with the resources you need to grow and develop in your career.

As a Charles River employee, you will be part of an industry-leading, customer-focused company at the forefront of drug development. Your skills will play a key role in bringing life-saving therapies to market faster through simpler, quicker, and more digitalized processes. Whether you are in lab operations, finance, IT, sales, or another area, when you work at Charles River, you will be the difference every day for patients across the globe.

IMPORTANT: In order to be considered for this position, a resume/CV must be uploaded and submitted during the application process. Please make sure work history and education are added correctly.

Job Summary

At our world class facility in Elphinstone, Tranent (close to Edinburgh), our Formulation Services Department currently has an exciting career opportunity for a Technician.

Due to our continued growth and success, we can offer rewarding opportunities in a research environment. Working as a Technician, you’ll join a team responsible for the storage and control of radioactive test items and the safe dispensing of these test items.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. To perform tasks on specific studies as allocated.
2. To maintain all records in accordance with ALCOA+ principles.
3. To conduct work in accordance with Study Plans (Protocols), SOPs, Formulation Process Documents, and the principles of Good Laboratory Practice and Good Clinical Practice.
4. Communicating and working effectively as part of a team.
5. Liaising with internal and external customers.
6. Working to agreed deadlines.
7. Handling both radioactive and non-radioactive test items in a safe manner in accordance with COSHH Risk Assessments.
8. To support the maintenance of equipment and the facility by performing routine tasks as allocated.

Minimum Requirements

1. Experience as a technician with suitable experience within a lab environment is desirable.
2. Experience in the safe handling of radioactive materials is desirable.
3. A good attention to detail.
4. IT skills are essential; experience with Provantis/Dispense/Isostock is desirable.
5. Good communication skills are essential.
6. Experience in a customer service environment is desirable.

In return we offer a competitive salary and benefits package. Also, our excellent training programme will give you the experience you’ll need to help further your career.

Closing date is 10 April 2025.

IMPORTANT: A resume is required to be considered for this position. If you have not uploaded your resume in your candidate profile, please return to upload field and attach your resume/CV.