Support Scientist 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: We are seeking a Support Scientist I for our 2nd Shift Clinical Pathology Team in Mattawan MI. A Support Scientist I within the Clinical Pathology discipline is responsible for maintaining and further developing proficiency in the execution of assigned core functions according to protocol, SOP, and GLP regulations. The Clinical Pathology discipline is responsible for the scheduling, setup, processing, data production, QC, and analysis of biological specimens with an emphasis on producing a high-quality outcome. In addition to the basic core functions, technicians may be required to lead process improvement initiatives, complete cross-functional training, support on-going global initiatives, and participate in sponsor and vendor audits.

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.

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