Job Description

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 Support Scientist I (Bioanalytical Chemistry) for our Safety Assessment Group site located in Ashland, Ohio .

 
Basic Summary: 

Entry level support scientist developing skills to understand assigned department study designs. Limited or basic knowledge of data collection systems. Introduction to protocol development, regulatory compliance and internal systems utilized in the conduct of a study. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Train to become proficient in direct communication with clients. Develop training in quantitative data analysis review.

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:

• Create/customize planning tools to facilitate prioritization of daily activities. 
• Maintain department, study, and inventory trackers in support of Project Scientist.
• Interact regularly with sponsors: send amendments and regulatory forms for signature, respond to sponsor-requests for information and tables, and assist with sponsor on-site visits.
• With guidance, write initial protocol drafts. Upon study director approval, distribute draft protocols for internal and/or sponsor review, and coordinate amendment/revision process.
• With guidance, facilitate signature/approval process for protocol, amendments, and other required forms.
• With guidance, tabulate study data and schedule data review meetings.
• Assist in the creation/generate special tables for sponsors as needed.
• With guidance, assemble report (text and data tables) for senior scientific review, QA audits, and final report compilation. 
• Ensure that all study books are corrected appropriately, and that documentation is GLP compliant prior to submission to QA. 
• Assist in documentation of deviations from the protocol or Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). Assist in drafting new or study specific SOPs.
• Efficiently perform, review, and document all study data, procedures, materials, and results in compliance with applicable regulatory standards, SOPs, and methods/protocols.
• Effectively complete administrative tasks such as filing and placing orders as needed.
• Develop effective communication skills through informal discussions with peers, supervisor, team and Sponsor/SDs.
• Develop critical thinking, troubleshooting and time management skills aligned with needs of operational areas.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

The pay range for this position is $22-24 USD per hour. Please note that starting salaries vary based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location. *THIS IS A HYBRID ROLE*

 

Job Qualifications

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

• Education: High School diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.) preferred. Associate's degree (A.A./A.S.) or equivalent from two-year college recommended. Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent in related discipline strongly recommended.
• Experience: Zero to two years related experience in biology, chemistry/pharmacy, or similar lab environment. GLP experience preferred.
• 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. Knowledge of GLP regulations and understanding of routine study design and protocols.

Comments: 

• This position requires overtime, weekend, holiday, 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 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.

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 crrecruitment_US@crl.com. 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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