Research Associate I, Clinical Pathology

About the role

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 Overview BASIC SUMMARY: Performs QC and coordinates all study-related activities of technical staff to ensure compliance with the protocol and applicable SOPs and maintains the raw data for nonclinical studies.

Responsibilities

• Performs reviews of all study-related data, including online blood collection QC, and logbooks generated by clinical pathology.
• Displays competency in creating generalized study related paperwork on an as needed basis.
• Monitors clinical pathology operations, scientific projects, and the conduct of procedures in accordance with the study protocol, and applicable SOPs.
• Creates barcoded storage boxes for samples, performs sample discard and archives samples.
• Responsible for the preparation of study notebooks and organization of study data.
• Handles shipping of all study-related specimens.
• This position is considered an administrative/technical position.
• Core skills will be completed, and technical activities will be performed as needed.
• Participate in the team meetings.
• Coordinate ordering of study equipment and supplies.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma / General Education Degree (G.E.D.) required. Associate's degree (A.A./A.S.) preferred or equivalent in related scientific discipline.
• Experience: 2 years of related experience in a GLP environment. Experience with research, investigative procedures, techniques, literature, documentation, and analysis within the clinical pathology field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
• Other: Ability to organize, prioritize work and meet deadlines. Computer literacy with word processing, spreadsheet, and data base programs. Must be authorized to work in United States without a sponsor visa now or in the future.

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

Pay

The pay for this position is $25.00/hr. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.