Research Analyst I - Immunology

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 I within these disciplines is primarily responsible with assisting in the execution
of routine sample analysis and method validations. They will operate laboratory instrumentation
and perform data analysis within the appropriate software in support of sample analysis and
method validation with oversight. All procedures will be performed and documented in
compliance of regulatory standards. In addition, they will perform laboratory maintenance and
support functions such as equipment calibrations, monitoring expiration dates and solution
preparation. They will participate in process improvement initiatives as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform and document all procedures, materials and results in compliance with applicableregulatory standards as applicable (protocols, methods, SOPs, etc.)
• Embody the behaviors and performance characteristics as described in the CRL DNA
• Demonstrates effective communication skills through both informal and formal discussions with peers, supervisor, and team
• Assist with and accurately perform laboratory maintenance functions
• Independently and accurately perform laboratory support functions such as labeling,
  monitoring expiration dates, and solution preparations
• Assist with maintaining discipline-level inventory of laboratory consumables with minimal
  oversight
• Accurately write both study and non-study deviations with minimal oversight
• Actively participate in process improvement initiatives with oversight
• Develop critical thinking, troubleshooting and time management skills aligned with needs of
  the operational area
• Effectively assist in execution of routine sample analysis studies with oversight
• Effectively assists in execution of method validation projects as required by operational area
  with oversight
• Operate laboratory instruments with minimal oversight as required by operational area
• Perform data analysis in appropriate software for at least one analytical platform with
  oversight

Job Qualifications

Education:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) or equivalent experience. No previous
  experience required

Experience:

• 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
• Workplace Requirements
• 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.
• 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.

The pay rate for this role is $23.50/hour.

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.

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