Research Analyst II, Bioanalytical Chemistry (Chemist)

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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

A Research Analyst II supports the receipt, login, distribution, and disposal of materials utilizing the appropriate software systems. Staff manages reagents, test materials, matrices, regulated

and non-regulated samples, and laboratory consumables. Staff also supports all disciplines by storing, distributing, and archiving regulated and non-regulated samples and study material within the appropriate software systems. Staff are also knowledgeable in the application of GxP's and applicable SOPs, along with adhering to study protocols to accurately receive, store and dispose of laboratory materials.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Efficiently perform and document all procedures, materials and results in compliance with applicable regulatory standards as applicable (protocols, methods, SOPs, etc.)
• Independently maintains disposition of study specific materials
• Assist with laboratory support functions such as labeling/verification and receiving/login supplies
• Assist with maintaining study specific inventory consumables with minimal oversight
• Demonstrate effective communication skills through informal discussions with peers, supervisor, and team
• Manage receipt and maintenance of test (or archiving) materials and laboratory consumables
• Participate in process improvement initiatives with minimal oversight
• Monitor laboratory (or archiving) storage units for compliance with SOPs/protocols
• Ensure laboratory waste is properly disposed of to designated areas
• Assist in the completion of laboratory investigations, assay troubleshooting and quality observations with minimal oversight
• Perform verification of receipt records for accuracy and compliance with SOPs and protocol
• Independently execute proper receipt of test (or archiving) materials
• Independently prepares domestic shipments
• Independently manage international shipments
• Oversee and maintain responsibility for specific functional area with minimal oversight
• Perform clinical and non-clinical sample disposition and archive with oversight as needed
• Perform verification of shipments with oversight as needed

Job Description

• Perform verification of clinical receipt records for accuracy and compliance to SOPs and study plans
• Operate specialized equipment (e.g. BSC, Nitrogen Atmosphere Glovebox) with minimal oversight as needed
• Perform log in, storage and aliquoting of Controlled Compounds as required by operational area with minimal oversight
• Perform all other related duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

• Education: HS/GED/Associate's degree or equivalent with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in a relevant field with 1-2 years work experience
• Experience: 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 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

The pay for this position is $24.00/hr. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

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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