Sample Management Technician I

Charles River Laboratories; Shrewsbury (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus incentives

401K

Paid time off

Stock purchase

Health coverage

Wellbeing support

Work-life balance

Job summary

Charles River Laboratories is seeking a detail‑oriented Sample Management Associate to compile documentation, package biological samples for shipping, and manage inventory within the Sample Management group.

You will log samples, ensure GLP-compliant documentation, and coordinate with study directors and sponsors to track shipments and storage conditions. No degree is required, but one year of life science lab experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year life science lab experience preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Package biological samples and ensure required documentation for shipment.
• Log samples in/out of storage and maintain inventory records.
• Maintain GLP compliance and SOP adherence in all duties.

Skills

Sample handling

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Package biological samples and related materials and ensure accurate completion of all required documentation for the shipment (i.e.: verify shipping lists against samples).
• Deliver packages to a 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 of samples (receiving, storage, inventory and verification) using Study protocol or Sponsor guidance documents.
• Handle all details required for receipt, accessioning and storage of samples and all related materials.
• Log samples in and out of storage via LIMS system or other determined process (i.e.: manual data collection).
• Manage check in/out process of samples required for analysis and return samples to the appropriate storage condition when analysis is complete.
• May prepare sample inventories and sample verification for maintained, archived, and sample requests/receipts.
• Perform data-entry to maintain the database for biological samples inventory.
• File study data and generate box labels.
• Perform all tasks in compliance with Good Laboratory Practice Regulations (GLPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Manage sample and related materials disposition
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

The pay for this position is $22.00/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.) required.
• Experience: 1-year related 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.

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 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.

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

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