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March 19, 2026
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Research Analyst I - Discovery

Mattawan, MI
Full-time
Onsite
$23.50/hr - $23.50/hr
New Grad, Entry Level
Charles River Laboratories is a contract research organization that assists in the discovery and development of new drug therapies. The Research Analyst I role involves supporting large molecule drug development through various assays, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and participating in 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)
  • 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
  • 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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Wilmington, Massachusetts, USA
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