Shipping Coordinator I - Central Shipping

Charles River Labs; Mattawan (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contract research organization is seeking a Shipping Associate to support material transfers and ensure compliance with regulations. This entry-level position requires communication skills and familiarity with office software. Opportunities for growth and a collaborative work environment are provided.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing at all levels inside and outside the organization.
• Basic familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work extended hours beyond normal work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document all procedures in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Demonstrate effective teamwork and communication skills.
• Maintain integrity and security of archived materials.
• Generate, organize, verify shipping documents as per regulations.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Basic Microsoft Office

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

HS/GED/Associate’s degree or equivalent experience

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 Summary

Central shipping supports the transfer of generating, organizing, and verifying, and general oversight of materials shipped. Staff manages shipping materials related to biological specimens, test article, formulation samples and multiple other study materials. Staff also supports the shipping process by maintaining shipment status within the proper shipping system. Staff are knowledgeable in application of GxPs and applicable SOPs, U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)/International Air Transportation Association (IATA) regulations, along with adhering to study protocols to accurately ship materials.

Essential Functions

• Efficiently performs and documents all procedures, materials, and results in compliance with applicable regulatory standards as applicable (protocols, methods, SOPs, etc.)
• Demonstrates effective teamwork, and communication skills through informal discussions with peers, supervisor, and team
• Accurately identifies and effectively communicates any issues regarding materials shipped/to be shipped
• Maintains the integrity and security of archived materials, as applicable to the discipline
• Effectively performs tasks including but not limited to generating, organizing, and verifying shipping documents, and packaging material in accordance with DOT/IATA regulations, and processes shipments with courier services, with oversight
• Develops knowledge for one operational area of shipping, with oversight
• Develops critical thinking, troubleshooting and time management skills aligned with the needs of the discipline
• Perform all other related duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

• HS/GED/Associate’s degree or equivalent experience. No previous experience required
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above
• 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

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 Discovery

Discovery from Charles River is industry-proven in the successful development of novel therapies, with over 350 patents and 80 preclinical drug candidates delivered to our sponsors in the past 17 years. Backed by more than 650 scientists, our comprehensive, integrated portfolio employs the latest technology and platforms to provide chemistry, biology, and pharmacology services that support clients from the earliest stages of hit identification all the way through to IND.

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.

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 supported the development of 86% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2021.

At Charles River Laboratories, we recognize and recruit all talent. We are a company committed to the principle of diversity and inclusion and work daily in this direction.