Research Analyst II

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.

Responsible for handling and processing samples and performing accurate data collection and reporting. Perform laboratory tasks by various moderately complex methods.

• Effectively and efficiently perform and document all procedures, materials and results in compliance with all regulatory standards as applicable (GLPs, protocols, analytical procedures, SOPs, etc.).
• Ability to effectively communicate with all applicable parties in formal/informal settings.
• Assists with laboratory support functions such as labeling and solution preparations.
• Assist with maintaining both study specific inventory of consumables and overall consumables - i.e. basic solvents, standard plates, pipette tips, with minimal oversight.
• Independently write both study and non-study deviations. Partners with Management, PIs for more complex study or non-study specific deviations.
• Active engagement in process improvement initiatives with minimal oversight with more senior staff.
• Demonstrate moderate level of critical thinking, troubleshooting and time management skills aligned with needs of the operational area.
• Independently execute routine studies.
• Execute validation testing with oversight.
• Execute less complex method validation projects with minimal oversight.
• Operate laboratory instruments with minimal oversight, as appropriate.
• Prepare and perform data analysis with an increased understanding of appropriate software for multiple assay types.
• Participate in peer-to-peer meetings.
• Assist with the completion of laboratory investigations, assay troubleshooting and quality observations with oversight.
• Assist with the preparation of study materials for routine production work with minimal oversight.
• Capable of assisting with training of new staff members for most operational functions as needed.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

The pay for this position is $24.00/hr please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree (B.A. /
  
  B.S) or equivalent in laboratory science or related discipline, required.
• Experience:
  
  At least 1-year related experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
• Certification/Licensure:
  None.
• Other:
  Demonstrated analytical and problem solving capabilities. Understanding of regulatory requirements of study types assigned, as well as Testing Facility SOPs and the Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs), as appropriate. Written and verbal communication skills. Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines. Proficiency in the use of standard software including Microsoft® Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc. and with standard laboratory calculations.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without a sponsor visa, now or in the future.

• Must be able to lift, move, manipulate and/or hold heavy objects up to and including 50 pounds; this includes work materials, equipment, and/or supplies.
• Must be able to perform procedures, standing or sitting, for long periods of time, using appropriate instruments, reaching with hands and arms, working in narrow spaces, and wearing safety equipment (PPE) according to OSHA regulations and company standards.
• Must be able to frequently hold and manipulate work materials while utilizing fine motor skills.
• Must be able to regularly provide information to and receive information from/through various technologies, media, sources, and contacts. Must be able to accurately exchange information in these situations.
• Regularly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
• Move about inside the work area to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth…