Sample Coordinator I - Sample Management

About the role

We are seeking a Sample Coordinator I for our Sample Management department in our Mattawan, MI location.

Job Description

• Handle the shipping, receiving, distributing, and storing of biological specimens.
• Pull items to meet requests, prepare sample for analysis, and direct specimens to the appropriate area.
• May work with items of a delicate/hazardous nature (e.g., blood, cells, tissue).
• Efficiently performs and documents all procedures, materials, and results in compliance with applicable regulatory standards as applicable (protocols, methods, SOPs, etc.).
• Upholds archive security procedures and maintains the integrity of archived materials.
• Demonstrates effective teamwork, and communication skills through informal discussions with peers, supervisor, and team.
• Develops critical thinking, troubleshooting and time management skills aligned with the needs of the discipline.
• Effectively performs disposition of expired general laboratory reagents/solutions, with oversight.
• Successfully performs laboratory support functions such as labeling/verification and receiving/login supplies with oversight.
• Assists with maintaining department inventory of laboratory consumables with oversight.
• Actively participates in process improvement initiatives with oversight as needed.
• Ensures laboratory waste is properly disposed of in designated areas.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• HS/GED/Associate’s degree 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.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without a sponsor visa, now or in the future.

About Safety Assessment

Charles River is committed to helping our partners expedite their preclinical drug development with exceptional safety assessment services, state-of-the-art facilities and expert regulatory guidance. From individual specialty toxicology and IND enabling studies to tailored packages and total laboratory support, our deeply experienced team can design and execute programs that anticipate challenges and avoid roadblocks for a smooth, efficient journey to market. Each year approximately 300 investigational new drug (IND) programs are conducted in our Safety Assessment facilities.

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. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Charles River is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, family status, pregnancy, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.