Scheduler I

RXinsider LTD.; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 23,298 - 33,182; Full time

Job summary

Charles River Laboratories in Reno, Nevada is seeking a Scheduler I (Technical Operations) for our Safety Assessment site. The role schedules protocol‑required tasks for in‑life studies and coordinates training and department schedules to optimize resource use.

Requirements include an Associate’s degree and 2 years in a lab or research setting, preferably GLP; strong communication and detail orientation; and proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets and databases. starting wage $20.50/hour.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree (A.A./A.S.) or equivalent in scientific support/administrative or related discipline.
• 2 years of related experience in a laboratory or research environment. Previous experience in a GLP environment preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
• Ability to interact with all levels of staff and sponsors. Strong communication and interpersonal skills and attention to detail. Proficient in the use of word processing, spreadsheet and database desktop applications.
• The starting wage is $20.50 USD per hour.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates and documents resource availability for proposed and active studies.
• Coordinates with Client Services, Resource Management, Operations, supporting labs, and consultants to ensure accurate scheduling and logistics.
• Schedules department and global trainings and manages the department study schedule and resources.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Associate’s degree (A.A./A.S.) or equivalent in scientific support/administrative

Tools

Word

Excel

Database software

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.

We are seeking a Scheduler I (Technical Operations) for our Safety Assessment site located in Reno, Nevada.

The Scheduler I schedules all protocol‑required tasks for in‑life studies, ensuring proper placement of employees into specific study activities based on competency and responsibilities. Additionally, schedule employee department and global trainings, and manage the department level study schedule and resources.

Job Description

Plans, coordinates and documents resource availability for proposed and active studies. Coordinates with Client Services, Resource Management, Operations, supporting labs, and consultants to ensure accurate scheduling and logistics.

The following are minimum requirements related to the Scheduler I position.

• Associate’s degree (A.A./A.S.) or equivalent in scientific support/administrative or related discipline.
• 2 years of related experience in a laboratory or research environment. Previous experience in a GLP environment preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
• Ability to interact with all levels of staff and sponsors. Strong communication and interpersonal skills and attention to detail. Proficient in the use of word processing, spreadsheet and database desktop applications.
• The starting wage is $20.50 USD per hour. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.
• Schedule is Monday-Friday, 8 am - 5 pm daily.

About Safety Assessment

Charles River is committed to helping our partners expedite their pre‑clinical 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 pre‑clinical 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.