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 focused on drug development. They are seeking a Research Analyst I to support large molecule drug development through various assays and laboratory functions.

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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) or equivalent experience
No previous experience required
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
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
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
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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