Sample Coordinator I

Charles River Laboratories; Mattawan (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles River Laboratories in Michigan is hiring for a Sample Management/General Laboratory support role. The position supports receipt, login, distribution, and disposal of materials for Laboratory Sciences disciplines, working under GxP and SOP guidelines.

The role requires basic office skills, ability to learn a validated system, and flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed. This is a full-time on-site opportunity in Mattawan, MI with a shift differential on the 2nd shift.

Qualifications

• 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 a validated system.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently performs and documents procedures per SOPs and regulatory standards.
• Upholds archive security and maintains integrity of archived materials.
• Demonstrates teamwork and effective communication with peers and supervisor.
• Develops critical thinking, troubleshooting and time management skills.
• Performs disposition of expired general laboratory reagents/solutions with oversight.
• Receives/logs supplies and assists with inventory of laboratory consumables.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Microsoft Office

Computer literacy

Extended hours flexibility

Education

HS/GED/Associate's degree

Tools

Validated system

Job description

Job Overview

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.

SHIFT SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday: 3:00 - 11:30 p.m. ET

HOURLY RATE: The pay rate for this position is $20/hour + 10% shift differential for 2nd Shift

Sample Management supports the receipt, login, distribution, and disposal of materials for the Laboratory Sciences disciplines utilizing the appropriate software systems. Staff manages reagents, test materials, matrices, regulated and non-regulated samples, and laboratory consumables. Staff also supports the Laboratory Science disciplines by storing, distributing, and archiving regulated and nonregulated samples within the appropriate LIMS system. Staff are also knowledgeable in the application of GxPs and applicable SOPs, along with adhering to study protocols to accurately receive, store and dispose of laboratory materials.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently performs and documents all procedures, materials, and results in compliance with applicable regulatory standards as applicable (protocols, methods, SOPs, etc.).
• Upholds archive security procedures and maintains the integrity of archived materials.
• Demonstrates effective teamwork, and communication skills through informal discussions with peers, supervisor, and team.
• Develops critical thinking, troubleshooting and time management skills aligned with the needs of the discipline.
• Effectively performs disposition of expired general laboratory reagents/solutions, with oversight.
• Successfully performs laboratory support functions such as labeling/verification and receiving/login supplies with oversight.
• Assists with maintaining department inventory of laboratory consumables with oversight.
• Actively participates in process improvement initiatives with oversight as needed.
• Ensures laboratory waste is properly disposed of in designated areas.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Qualifications (Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Abilities required to accomplish the essential functions) include but are not limited to:

• HS/GED/Associate’s degree or equivalent experience. No previous 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, including 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, typing/entering data into a computer, using appropriate instruments, reaching with hands and arms, and wearing safety equipment (PPE) according to OSHA 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 this job the employee may occasionally be required to wear protective clothing (goggles, face shield, surgical mask, cap, gloves, scrubs, boots), work near toxic or caustic chemicals, work with biohazards, and/or work with live animals with risk of exposure to 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 Rate for this role is $20/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.

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 [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.