Cell Production Associate I Job at Charles River Laboratories

Charles River Laboratories Northridge, CA 91325

For over 40 years, Charles River Cell Solutions has worked to making a positive impact on the world by providing the highest quality cellular material and services to biotech and pharmaceutical companies and research organizations that are performing innovative research and developing novel cell-based therapies.



We recognize that our success depends on the vision and passion of our employees; that is why we are devoted to making Cell Solutions a rewarding and valuable place to work. We believe in making a difference, and at Cell Solutions, you will make a difference every day.



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

This position is responsible for the processing of human blood products by manual or automated cell isolation equipment, ensuring appropriate laboratory inventory, and batch record documentation execution and review. It also performs QC testing and creates a certificate of analysis (COA) for completed products.


Essential Responsibilities:
  • Performs manual and automated cell isolations from blood and bone marrow products using laboratory equipment and machines by following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Author, revise, and review SOPs, and other technical documents.
  • Assists in the technical transfer of new manufacturing processes into the lab, which includes documentation creation, training, equipment validation, and process validation.
  • Performs product quality control (QC) and certificate of analysis (COA) creation. Records, interprets, reviews and reports test results. Ability to recognize and investigate unacceptable test results.
  • Calibrates and runs flow cytometer and hemocytomer.
  • Properly use basic laboratory equipment (i.e., centrifuge, microscope, BSC).
  • Reviews of production batch records for accuracy. Generates reports, stores completed work in designated locations and performs backup operations. Resolves discrepancies by using standard procedures or returning incomplete documents for resolution.
  • Performs preventative maintenance procedures of laboratory equipment as assigned, maintaining records in compliance with manufacturing and regulatory guidelines.
  • Ensures the lab is appropriately stocked for processing procedures. Responsible for inventory and ancillary supply restocking, expiration date checking, monitoring controlled environments, physical inventory, loading and unloading of various stock items.
  • Accurately performs quarantine, destruction, and release of blood products. Labels blood products, including assigning labels and recording information.

Job Qualifications

  • High School diploma or comparable education required.
  • One-year general lab experience, with Blood Donor Center experience preferred.
  • Experience with cell isolations, cryopreservation, flow cytometry, and immunologic techniques preferred. Ability to work in a dynamic environment.
  • Proficient use of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to complete duties in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner, as well as to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to take and record accurate readings from equipment and machinery, both manually and on a computer.

The pay range for this position is $49,400-66,700. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

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.




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