Sample Management Tech I

Charles River Laboratories; Shrewsbury (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles River Laboratories is seeking a detail-oriented team member to manage the shipment, handling, and inventory of biological samples within the Sample Management group. You will prepare shipping documentation, coordinate with sponsors, and ensure proper storage and tracking of materials.

The role involves domestic and international shipments, tracking numbers, and collaboration with study directors to ensure timely delivery while maintaining compliance with applicable guidelines.

Qualifications

• Experience handling shipping documents for biological samples.
• Ability to maintain accurate inventory records and sample tracking.
• Knowledge of safety and regulatory guidelines for biological materials.

Responsibilities

• Handle shipping, receiving, distributing, and storing biological specimens.
• Pull items to meet requests and prepare samples for analysis.
• Prepare shipping documentation and ensure accuracy of records.
• Prepare domestic and international shipments according to guidelines.
• Notify directors and sponsors with tracking numbers and delivery confirmations.
• Manage all details required for shipment.

Skills

Shipping docs

Inventory mgmt

Sample handling

Regulatory compliance

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

Compile required documentation and package biological. samples for shipping. Responsible for managing the inventory of biological samples, study data and equipment within the Sample Management group.

Job Description

• Handle the shipping, receiving, distributing, and storing of biological specimens.
• Pull items to meet requests, prepare sample for analysis, and direct specimens to the appropriate area. May work with items of a delicate/hazardous nature (e.g., blood, cells, tissue).
• Package biological samples and ensure accurate completion of all required documentation for the shipment (i.e: verify shipping lists against samples).
• Prepare shipping documentation and assist In preparation of CITES permits as needed. Fax shipping documentation to sponsors as needed.
• Prepare domestic and international packages according to applicable guidelines.
• Deliver packages to carrier/shipper as needed.
• Notify Study Directors, Study Supervisors, and sponsors of FedEx tracking numbers and verify that packages have arrived at their destinations.
• Handle all details required for shipment