Research Analyst I

Mattawan, MI

Full-time

Onsite

$23.50/hr - $23.50/hr

Entry Level

Charles River Laboratories is an early-stage contract research organization providing discovery, safety assessment, clinical laboratory testing, and manufacturing support services for drug development. The Research Analyst I will support the Immunotoxicology group by performing laboratory procedures, sample analyses, method validation activities, instrument operation, data analysis, inventory maintenance, and documentation in compliance with regulatory standards.

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Responsibilities

Efficiently perform and document all procedures, materials and results in compliance with applicable regulatory standards as applicable (protocols, methods, SOPs, etc.)
Demonstrate effective communication skills through informal discussions with peers, supervisor, and team
Assist with laboratory maintenance functions
Independently perform laboratory support functions such as labeling and solution preparations
Assist with maintaining study specific inventory of consumables with oversight
Write both study and non-study deviations with minimal oversight
Actively participate in process improvement initiatives with oversight
Develop critical thinking, troubleshooting and time management skills aligned with needs of the operational area
Assist in execution of routine sample analysis studies with oversight
Assist in execution of method validation projects with oversight as needed
Operate laboratory instruments with complete oversight
Assist with data analysis in appropriate software for at least one analytical platform
Performs all other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Required

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in a science related field
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 validated systems, 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
Ability to work on an 'on-call' as needed on a rotational basis
Must be authorized to work in the United States without a sponsor visa, now or in the future

Preferred

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

At Charles River, we are guided by our strong purpose—to create healthier lives—which centers around the patients who rely on the therapeutics we help to develop, the animals in our care, to our planet, and to the passionate and skilled people who are at the heart of our organization and make it all possible.

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