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 Overview
The individual in this position will be involved in all aspects of study scheduling for the in vivo services group. This includes, but is not limited to, animal ordering and all aspects of study scheduling including pre-study set-up, initiation dates, collections scheduling, data review, and shipments. The individual in this position will work closely with the technical staff, management, study directors, procurement, and vendors.
Job Description
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work with management and study directors to coordinate study scheduling
Perform pre-study activities such as protocol review, protocol entry into data collection systems, and generation of study materials
Verification of study set-up in data collection systems
Work with animal vendors to develop quotes for animal orders
Order and maintain an inventory of animals to meet study and training needs
May assist in the development and implementation of animal usage and study data collection software systems
Communicate animal receipt or scheduling issues and concerns to the study directors and management
Maintain accurate animal usage records for submission to regulatory/accrediting agencies and the IACUC, and to ensure the most efficient use of animals
May lead and maintain the agenda/minutes for weekly study scheduling meetings
Assist with labeling of study materials, as needed
Assist with in-life technical procedures (animal handling and restraint, specimen collection, test article administration, sample processing, etc.), as needed
May assist with regulatory agency and client-based facility inspections and audits
Ensure that raw data records are accurate, complete, and in appropriate order
Perform all other related duties as assigned
The pay for this position is between $25.00 and $28.00 an hour. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.
Qualifications
Education: Associate’s degree (A.A./A.S.) or equivalent in a science or related discipline. Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) in a related field preferred.
Experience: Minimum 2 years related experience related laboratory experience, preferably in a pharmaceutical or contract laboratory environment. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
Certification/Licensure: None
Other: Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing. Understanding of regulatory requirements of study types assigned, as well as Testing Facility BOPs. Ability to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines, and client and department needs under minimal direction. Proficiency in the use of standard software including Microsoft® Excel, Word, Powerpoint, etc. and with standard laboratory calculations. Proficient in basic technical skills and the operation of data collection equipment. Understanding of basic study designs and protocols.
Education
Four-year degree required
Physical Requirements
About Discovery
Discovery from Charles River is industry-proven in the successful development of novel therapies, with over 320 patents and 74 preclinical drug candidates delivered to our sponsors in the past 17 years. Backed by more than 650 scientists, our comprehensive, integrated portfolio employs the latest technology and platforms to provide chemistry, biology, and pharmacology services that support clients from the earliest stages of hit identification all the way through to IND. Our client-focused, collaborative approach creates true partnerships that anticipate challenges, overcome obstacles, and move us forward together on the journey of getting new drugs to market.
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 crrecruitment_US@crl.com. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
For more information, please visit www.criver.com.
234657
