Research Analyst I - Cellular & Molecular Biology

Charles River Laboratories; Mattawan (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus incentives

401K

Paid time off

Stock purchase

Health coverage

Wellbeing programs

Work-life balance

Job summary

Charles River Laboratories in Michigan is seeking a Research Analyst I to perform and develop in vitro, molecular, and cell-based techniques supporting preclinical and clinical studies of cellular and gene therapies using qPCR and ddPCR in a GLP environment.

You'll document procedures, collaborate across teams, assist with inventory, deviations, data analysis, and method validation, while meeting regulatory standards and flexible hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS).
• No previous work experience required.
• 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, include the ability to learn a validated system
• 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.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without a sponsor visa, now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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 instrument with complete oversight
• Assist with data analysis in appropriate software for at least one analytical platform

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Computer literacy

Time management

US work authorization

Education

Bachelor's degree

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 Overview

A Research Analyst I is responsible for: the performance and development of in vitro, molecular, and / or cell-based techniques and assays. The person in this role will support both preclinical and clinical studies of cellular and gene therapies that use qPCR and/or ddPCR technologies to assess various attributes including biodistribution, vector shedding, gene expression, formulation, and stability of novel therapeutics in a GLP environment.

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
• 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 instrument with complete oversight
• Assist with data analysis in appropriate software for at least one analytical platform

Job Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS).
• No previous work experience required.
• 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, include the ability to learn a validated system
• 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.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without a sponsor visa, now or in the future.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to perform general office and/or laboratory procedures, which require talking, hearing, standing or sitting for long periods of time, type/entering data into a computer, using appropriate instruments, reaching with hands and arms, and wearing safety equipment (PPE) according to ASHA regulations and company standards.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• General office working conditions, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet
• While performing the duties of the job the employee many occasionally be required to wear protective clothing (goggles, face shield, surgical mask, cap, gloves, scrubs, boots), work near toxic or caustic chemics, work with biohazards, and/or work with live animals with risk to exposure of allergens and/or zoonotic diseases
• The employee may occasionally be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, unpleasant odors, and/or wet, humid and/or extreme temperature conditions.

The pay for this role 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
• 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.

For more information, please visit www.criver.com.