Sample Shipping Coordinator
Tranent, GB, EH33 2NE
For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked to advance the discovery, development, and safe manufacture of new drug therapies, making a profound impact on global health. Our 20-year partnership with Boston Children’s Hospital takes this mission to the next level, supporting groundbreaking innovations that directly impact patient care. At Boston Children’s, their commitment to diversity drives the exceptional quality of care provided to patients from local communities to over 160 countries worldwide. This is your moment to become part of a family where unique talents and perspectives unite to change lives, including your own. Together, we’re shaping a healthier future through compassion, innovation, and opportunity.
Job Overview
We have an exciting career opportunity for a Sample Shipping Co-Ordinator. This role is full time, on site and is located in our world class facility in Tranent (EH33 2NE).
Are you highly organised, detail‑driven, and experienced in shipping scientific materials?
In this hands‑on role, as a Sample Shipping Coordinator for the Sample Shipping Logistics team located at the Edinburgh site, you will play a critical part in the coordination and shipment of biological samples and test/control materials that support vital scientific studies.
You will work closely with Internal team, couriers, and global consignees, you’ll ensure shipments are prepared accurately, compliant with regulations, and delivered on time.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, regulated environment, enjoys working with precision, and takes pride in delivering high‑quality work that directly supports research and compliance.
This role is offered initially on a 9 month Fixed term basis with a possibility of the role being extended, The Salary of £25,352.5622 per annum as well as Paid Holidays (pro-rata based on contract duration), Pension, Private Healthcare, Health Insurance, Employee Discount Scheme, Free Gym on site, Cafeteria with great food, Free onsite parking and more
Key Responsibilities and Experience
Key Responsibilities
- Verify and organize Samples and Test Materials for Shipment
- Shipment Packing/Labeling/Marking and tracking
- Deal with Study directors to plan shipment of their study materials
- Verify and organize shipment through border via company courier
- Fill in appropriate documentation for shipment purposes
- Liaise with consignees to ensure they have their import requirements in place
- Understanding and assigning relevant HTS codes to materials
- Understanding and assigning cost to shipments
- Ensure that work is performed in accordance with the requirements of a study plan and in full compliance with GLP, where these conditions apply
Experience and requirements
- Experience in shipping biological samples or test materials
- IATA certification is an asset
- Knowledge and application of GLP
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with time constraints and requirements to adapt to change.
- Work with precision, pay attention to detail, and strive for quality work.
- Detail oriented and meticulous
- Manual handling – this role is focused on moving and handling of items and will require moving and handling of equipment and shipping items
About Insourcing Solutions
Charles River Insourcing Solutions℠ can streamline research by delivering operational and cost efficiencies through the strategic insourcing of GMP, GLP and non-GLP research services from discovery through safety assessment. Insourcing Solutions℠ provides you with the ability to maintain control of your facility and expertise while leveraging available space.
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 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.
For more information, please visit www.criver.com.
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