Sample Management Technician I

Charles River Laboratories; Horsham (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

401K

Paid time off

Stock purchase program

Health coverage

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Charles River Laboratories in Horsham, PA is seeking a Lab Support Associate to manage study samples, including receipt, processing, storage, and inventory, while delivering accurate client support.

No degree is required; a high level of attention to detail, good communication, and basic computer skills are essential for success in a fast-paced lab environment. This role offers opportunities to grow within an industry-leading CRO and exposure to GLP settings.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; Associates preferred.
• 0–1 year experience in a life science laboratory.
• Detail-oriented with strong communication and time management.

Responsibilities

• Process and store samples daily.
• Label creation and labeling of tubes.
• Assist with GLP and SOP compliance.
• Enter data and maintain processing records.
• Support inventory management and restock supplies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Smartsheets

Job description

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

Perform a variety of activities related management of study samples including, sample processing, storage, and client support and inventory management.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Protocol Interpretation with guidance.
• Complete Watson inventory training.
• Perform daily tasks including sample receipt, processing, and storage of samples.
• Label creation
• Labelling of collection tubes and/or vials.
• Train on blood related procedures/techniques.
• Communicate sample discrepancies with appropriate parties involved within the Test Facility.
• Maintain blood supply inventory closet.
• Notify appropriate personnel when supplies require ordering.
• Perform all tasks in compliance with Good Laboratory Practice Regulations (GLPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Assist with appropriate storage placement conditions for all incoming samples per protocol requirements.
• Clean/Maintain blood processing area including but not limited to centrifuges, countertops, blood processing associated equipment/tools and coolers.
• Perform data-entry/documentation to maintain accurate status of all sample processing.
• Retrieve/Restock study materials as needed.
• Maintain appropriate documentation to demonstrate positive control of study-related materials with guidance.
• Manage sample processing.
• Maintain processing records and inventory of required samples per protocol requirements.
• Complete training requirements as applicable.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

The pay for this position

The pay for this position is $22.00 - 23.50/hour. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D. or equivalent) required; Associates preferred. GLP experience preferred.
• Experience: 0-1 years experience in a life science laboratory.
• 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: Must be detailed oriented and have general familiarity with lab procedures. Good verbal and written communication skills required. Basic computer skills; familiarity with Microsoft Office, Excel software and Smartsheets required. Ability to organize and prioritize work and meet timelines efficiently.

Education

No degree required

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.

Benefits

• 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.

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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