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
BASIC SUMMARY:
Entry level scientist developing skills to understand sample processing Watson study designs. Limited or basic knowledge of data collection systems. Study Coordinator I will have/will develop foundational knowledge of Watson. Introduction to protocol development, regulatory compliance and internal systems utilized in the conduct of a study. Competence in acquisition setup. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Study Coordinator I will be able to independently adhere to TK/SPL timelines in preparation of Watson manifest, samples, and other study movement.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Attend post-award and/or pre-study meetings and monitor events during the in-life phase to assure a full understanding of assigned projects and results.
- Create/customize planning tools to facilitate prioritization of daily activities.
- Interact regularly with study directors: send short sample communication, labeling or manifest discrepancy, changes in planned TK collections.
- Prepare all Watson aspects from study design and label preparation through shipping, archival, or disposal.
- Assist with management of QA audits and assure necessary corrections and follow-up take place.
- Assist in documentation of deviations from the protocol or Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
- Perform all other related duties as assigned.
The pay for this salaried position is $60,000. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.
Job Description
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education: High School degree or General Education Degree (G.E.D.), preferred. Associate’s degree (A.A./A.S.) or equivalent from a two-year college, recommended. Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent in science or related discipline, strongly recommended.
- Experience: 2–4-year related experience in a laboratory or scientific research 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: This position requires analytical thinking skills and a good understanding of scientific processes. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required, as are computer skills including MS Office software and database management. Must be familiar with medical terminology and have a thorough understanding of technical aspects of research studies (e.g., observing dosing, treatments, surgical procedures, and necropsy evaluations).
- Other: Proficient and understanding in technical aspects of the Formulations department (e.g., preparing formulations and use of Provantis Dispense). Knowledge of GLP regulations and understanding of routine study design and protocols.
- Must be authorized to work in United States without a sponsor visa now or in the future.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, work/type at a computer, and reach with hands and arms.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- General office working conditions; the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally wears protective clothing (goggles, face shield, surgical mask, cap, gloves, scrubs, boots), works near sharp objects, works near toxic or caustic chemicals, and works near biohazards.
- Occasionally works near live animals with risk of exposure to allergens and/or zoonotic disease(s) and is exposed to fumes or airborne particles, unpleasant odors, and wet, humid, and/or extreme temperature conditions.
About Safety Assessment
Charles River is committed to helping our partners expedite their preclinical drug development with exceptional safety assessment services, state-of-the-art facilities and expert regulatory guidance. From individual specialty toxicology and IND enabling studies to tailored packages and total laboratory support, our deeply experienced team can design and execute programs that anticipate challenges and avoid roadblocks for a smooth, efficient journey to market. Each year approximately 300 investigational new drug (IND) programs are conducted in our Safety Assessment facilities.
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 [email protected]. 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.
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