Immunopathology Study Coordinator I
Reno, NV, US, 89511
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
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Coordinate immunopathology study-related activities to ensure compliance with the protocol, applicable study documentation, and applicable SOPs. Additionally, coordinate the scheduling and processing of sponsor samples and related activities. |
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Serves as lead/primary coordinator to assure activities are performed in compliance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), study protocols or Sponsor guidance documents, and company policies/practices.
- Reads protocols or sponsor guidance documents to extract pertinent information related to required department activities and provide recommendations to study director, supervisor, and laboratory staff on technical and logistical aspects of protocol design.
- Performs all tasks related to data review of documentation.
- Reviews study protocols or sponsor guidance documents and provide recommendations to Study Director/Supervisor/Scientist on technical and logistical aspects of protocol design.
- May work in conjunction with other departments to coordinate assignments to facilitate scheduling of study-related processes on assigned studies to ensure protocol or study requirements are met.
- Reviews department calendars and other study documents to ensure all activities are appropriately scheduled.
- Acts as liaison between department staff, other departments, Study Director, Study Pathologist, Research Associate, and management on studies.
- May communicate with Sponsor representatives (e.g., the Sponsor, or third-party laboratories subcontracted by Charles River Laboratories, SA or the Sponsor) on protocol-driven, study related activities conducted by Pathology Services (e.g., shipment of biological samples in support of assigned studies).
- Assists Study Coordinator II with study related activities.
- May assist in preparing responses to both internal and external quality assurance audits.
- Demonstrates knowledge of a wide variety of laboratory tasks.
- Maintains correspondence related to Immunopathology study activities and/or sponsor samples.
- Performs all tasks in compliance with Good Laboratory Practice Regulations (GLPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent in a laboratory science or related discipline required.
- Experience: 1+ years of relevant experience with GLP 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: Skill plan completed for this role based on department training plan. Demonstrated ability to consistently and effectively produce high quality results, interpret protocol requirements, troubleshoot quality issues, and record accurate study and departmental data. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing at all levels inside and outside the organization. Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities to achieve goals. 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.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent in a biological science or related field preferred.
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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