Research Analyst III, Bioanalytical Chemistry

Research Analyst III, Bioanalytical Chemistry 1

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 Summary
A Research Analyst III is responsible for evaluations of test compounds by providing bioanalytical quantitative analysis of drug in body fluids and tissues from non-regulated and regulated studies including preclinical safety evaluations, pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic studies, and clinical trials. Staff participate in the development and validation of quantitative LC/MS/MS methodology, sample analysis, and interpretation and reporting of data utilizing validated hardware and software systems.

This includes the development of sample extraction techniques, rapid LC separations, and employment of laboratory robotics to enhance delivery time of bioanalytical data. Staff are also knowledgeable in the application of GxP’s and applicable SOPs, along with adhering to study protocols to accurately document methods, procedures, and results for inclusion into study reports and regulatory documents.

Essential Duties And 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
• Assist with laboratory support functions such as labeling and solution preparations
• Independently maintain study specific inventory of consumables
• Independently write both study and non-study deviations
• Independently participate in process improvement initiatives as needed
• Develop and maintain critical thinking, troubleshooting and time management skills aligned with needs of the operational area
• Independently execute routine studies
• Independently execute assay and/or method validation projects
• Operate laboratory instruments with minimal oversight
• Independently perform data analysis in appropriate software for a majority of platforms within an operational area
• Assist with minimal oversight the completion of laboratory investigations, assay troubleshooting and quality observations
• Independently prepare paperwork for routine production work
• Assist with training of new staff members for minimal functions as needed
• Performs all other related duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) or equivalent experience. A minimum of 2 years of working experience in a technical laboratory role.
• 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

• 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

Workplace Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to perform general office and/or laboratory procedures, which require, talking, hearing, standing, or sitting for long periods of time, typing/entering data into a computer, using appropriate instruments, reaching with hands and arms, and wearing safety equipment (PPE) according to OSHA regulations and company standards.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. General office working conditions, the noise
• While…