Sample Coordinator II

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, well help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.

Job Summary

Sample Management supports the receipt, login, distribution, and disposal of materials for the Laboratory Sciences disciplines utilizing the appropriate software systems. Staff manages reagents, test materials, matrices, regulated and non-regulated samples, and laboratory consumables. Staff also supports the Laboratory Science disciplines by storing, distributing, and archiving regulated and non-regulated samples within the appropriate LIMS system. Staff are also knowledgeable in the application of GxPs and applicable SOPs, along with adhering to study protocols to accurately receive, store and dispose of laboratory materials.

Essential Functions

Efficiently performs and documents all procedures, materials, and results in compliance with applicable regulatory standards as applicable (protocols, methods, SOPs, etc.)

Upholds archive security procedures and maintains the integrity of archived materials

Demonstrates effective teamwork, and communication skills through informal discussions with peers, supervisor, and team

Develops and maintains critical thinking, troubleshooting and time management skills aligned with the needs of the discipline

Effectively assist with disposition of study specific materials with minimal oversight

Independently performs laboratory support functions such as labeling/verification and receiving/login supplies

Assists with maintaining study specific inventory of consumables with oversight

Actively participates in process improvement initiatives with oversight

Ensures laboratory waste is properly disposed of in designated areas

Monitors laboratory storage units for compliance with SOPs/protocols

Performs verification of receipt records for accuracy and compliance with SOPs and protocol

Assists with training of new staff members for minimal functions as needed

Assists in the completion of laboratory investigations, assay troubleshooting and quality observations with oversight

Executes proper receipt of test materials with oversight

Manages receipt of samples/specimens including tracking within LIMS, rectifying discrepancies against sample information and verifying receipt records for accuracy and compliance with oversight

Oversees receipt and maintenance of clinical and non-clinical samples with oversight as needed

Perform all other related duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

HS/GED/Associates degree with 1-2 years of relevant experience

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above

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 range for this position is $22/hour. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to perform general office and/or laboratory procedures, which require, talking, hearing, standing, or sitting for long periods of time, typing/entering data into a computer, using appropriate instruments, reaching with hands and arms, and wearing safety equipment (PPE) according to OSHA regulations and company standards.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, 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 may occasionally be required to wear protective clothing (goggles, face shield, surgical mask, cap, gloves, scrubs, boots), work near toxic or caustic chemicals, work with biohazards, and/or work with live animals with risk of exposure to allergens and/or zoonotic diseases.

The employee may occasionally be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, unpleasant odors, and/or 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 clients 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 peoples 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 supported the development of 86% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2021.

Were 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 Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer – all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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 crrecruitmentUS@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.

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