Research Analyst I

Charles River; Michigan; On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus incentives

401K

Paid time off

Stock purchase program

Health coverage

Wellbeing support

Job summary

The Immunotoxicology group at Charles River in Michigan supports safety assessment for preclinical studies, using flow cytometry, ELISpot, and related assays. The team develops methods, validates them, and performs routine analysis in both regulated and non-regulated spaces.

We seek a Bachelor’s-level scientist who can work extended hours as needed, communicate clearly, and assist with instrument operation and data analysis across platforms like BD LSR Fortessa and Cytek Aurora.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a science-related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to learn validated systems and work outside standard hours.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently perform and document procedures in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Communicate effectively with peers, supervisor, and team.
• Assist with laboratory maintenance functions.
• Label and prepare solutions for studies.
• Maintain study-specific inventory with oversight.
• Write study and non-study deviations with minimal oversight.
• Participate in process-improvement initiatives.
• Develop critical thinking, troubleshooting and time management skills.
• Support routine sample analysis studies with oversight.
• Assist method validation projects as needed.
• Operate laboratory instruments with oversight and analyze data.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Flow cytometry

Data analysis

Written/verbal communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

Tools

BD LSR Fortessa

Cytek Aurora

ELISpot analyzer

FCS Express

Job description

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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 Overview

The Immunotoxicology group supports the safety assessment of preclinical treatments and procedures as well as clinical sample analysis using cell based assays including primarily flow cytometry and ELISpot, cell culture and cell isolation, and plate based assays. An array of platforms and instruments are used to support these assays that include BD LSR Fortessa and Cytek Aurora flow cytometers for traditional and spectral cytometry, FCS Express for immunophenotyping analysis, and the ImmunoSpot analyzer for ELISpot. Utilizing these platforms/assays, the teams are responsible for the method development, validation and routine samples analysis in both the regulated and non-regulated space of non-clinical and clinical studies.

Essential Functions:

• Efficiently perform and document all procedures, materials and results in compliance with applicable regulatory standards as applicable (protocols, methods, SOPs, etc.)
• Demonstrate effective communication skills through informal discussions with peers, supervisor, and team
• Assist with laboratory maintenance functions
• Independently perform laboratory support functions such as labeling and solution preparations
• Assist with maintaining study specific inventory of consumables with oversight
• 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
• Assist in execution of routine sample analysis studies with oversight
• Assist in execution of method validation projects with oversight as needed
• Operate laboratory instruments with complete oversight
• Assist with data analysis in appropriate software for at least one analytical platform
• Performs all other related duties as assigned

Job Description

Job Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in a science related field.
• 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 validated systems, 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
• Ability to work on an 'on-call' as needed on a rotational basis
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without a sponsor visa, now or in the future.The pay rate for this position 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.

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 [e-mail]. 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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