In Vivo Services Coordinator II
Worcester, MA, US, 01608
At Charles River, we are passionate about improving the quality of people’s lives. When you join our global family, you will help create healthier lives for millions of patients and their families.
Charles River employees are innovative thinkers, who are dedicated to continuous learning and improvement. We will empower you with the resources you need to grow and develop in your career.
As a Charles River employee, you will be part of an industry-leading, customer-focused company at the forefront of drug development. Your skills will play a key role in bringing life-saving therapies to market faster through simpler, quicker, and more digitalized processes. Whether you are in lab operations, finance, IT, sales, or another area, when you work at Charles River, you will be the difference every day for patients across the globe.
Job Overview
The individual in this position will be involved in all aspects of facility and study scheduling for the in vivo services group. This includes, but is not limited to, animal ordering and all aspects of study scheduling including pre-study set-up, initiation dates, collections scheduling, data review, and shipments. The individual in this position will work closely with the technical staff, management, study directors, procurement, and vendors.
Job Description
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Work with management and study directors to coordinate study scheduling
• Perform pre-study activities such as protocol review, protocol entry into data collection systems, and generation of study materials
• Verification of study set-up in data collection systems
• Work with animal vendors to develop quotes and maintain animal standing orders
• Order and maintain an inventory of animals to meet study and training needs
• Assist in the development and implementation of animal usage and study data collection software systems
• Communicate animal receipt or scheduling issues/concerns to the study directors and management. Propose scheduling alternatives to maintain a full daily schedule and to meet client deadlines and expectations
• Maintain accurate animal usage records for submission to regulatory/accrediting agencies and the IACUC, and to ensure the most efficient use of animals
• Lead and maintain the agenda/minutes for weekly study scheduling meetings
• Assist with labeling of study materials, as needed
• Assist with in-life technical procedures (animal handling and restraint, specimen collection, test article administration, sample processing, etc.), as needed
• Assist with regulatory agency and client-based facility inspections and audits
• Ensure that animals orders are prepared appropriately within the ordering and financial systems
• Serve as a mentor to less experienced in vivo coordinators and cross-functional team members
• Perform all other related duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Education: Associate’s degree (A.A./A.S.) or equivalent in a science or related discipline. Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) in a related field preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years related experience related laboratory experience, preferably in a pharmaceutical or contract laboratory environment. 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: Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing. Understanding of regulatory requirements of study types assigned, as well as Testing Facility BOPs. Ability to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines, and client and departmental needs under minimal direction. Proficiency in the use of standard software including Microsoft® Excel, Word, Powerpoint, etc. and with standard laboratory calculations. Proficient in basic technical skills and the operation of data collection equipment. Understanding of study designs and protocols of all complexity.
COMPENSATION INFO:
The pay for this position is between $25.00 and $28.00 an hour. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.
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 120 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.
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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