Report Coordinator I

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 a Report Coordinator for our General Lab team at our Safety Assessment site located in Cleveland, Ohio .

A Report Coordinator is responsible for: coordinating the reporting processes to produce quality, on-time reports; providing support for assigned Study Director(s); and independently prioritizing his/her workload. The individual in this role serves as a mentor for new employees and contributes expertise to process improvement initiatives. Technical competence, good communication skills and the ability to adhere to deadlines are necessary for success.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (The fundamental Competencies/Skills & Responsibilities of the role (products and services provided/results accomplished) include, but are not limited to, those listed:

• Generates and performs review of reports and report components for studies according to the data, protocol, format, and compliance requirements.
• Reviews and evaluates laboratory data for adherence to protocols and regulatory requirements; requests corrections if discrepancies are detected.
• Provides reports to staff in accordance with established timelines.
• Independently evaluates and prioritizes study work (scheduled and unscheduled) to determine which reporting functions to complete and communicates prioritized schedules to the Study Director and reporting team.
• Handles special customer requests, such as expedited timelines, preliminary tables, and custom formats.
• Anticipates potential study issues and proactively works toward resolutions; communicates changes in study status and reporting plan to the Study Director and study team.
• Provides customer service and consulting on report writing processes, standards, and procedural/study-related issues to Study Directors, team members, internal customers, and Sponsors.
• Serves as a subject-matter-expert within a product line and serves as a mentor for new employees.
• Contributes expertise to focus/process improvement groups within Report Services.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

The pay rate for this role is $22.50/hr. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

Job Qualifications

(Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Abilities required to accomplish the essential functions) include but are not limited to:

• Education: Associate’s degree (A.A./A.S.) in journalism, computer science, business administration or related discipline preferred. Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) in biological sciences, computer science, business administration, or related discipline desired.
• Experience: 1-2 years related experience in scientific data presentation, writing, editing, proofreading and publishing.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize daily tasks and use critical thinking to anticipate and resolve study-related issues
• Demonstrated knowledge of the reporting process
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing at all levels inside and outside the organization.
• Basic familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Computer skills, commensurate with Essential Functions, including the ability to learn a validated system.
• Ability to work extended hours beyond normal work schedule to include, but not limited to evenings, weekends, extended shifts, and/or extra shifts, sometimes on short notice.
• Ability to work under specific time constraints.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must regularly operate a computer and occasionally operate other office productivity machinery such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
• Must regularly communicate with employees/customers; must be able to exchange accurate information.
• Must occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• General office working conditions, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

COMMENTS:

• This position may require overtime, weekend, and/or after hours shift coverage, as needed.

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.

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