Sample Management Technician

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.

Perform a variety of activities related management of study samples including, sample processing, storage, and client support and inventory management.

• Protocol Interpretation with guidance.
• Complete Watson inventory training.
• Perform daily tasks including sample receipt, processing, and storage of samples.
• Label creation
• Labelling of collection tubes and/or vials.
• Train on blood related procedures/techniques.
• Communicate sample discrepancies with appropriate parties involved within the Test Facility.
• Maintain blood supply inventory closet.
• Notify appropriate personnel when supplies require ordering.
• Perform all tasks in compliance with Good Laboratory Practice Regulations (GLPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Assist with appropriate storage placement conditions for all incoming samples per protocol requirements.
• Clean/Maintain blood processing area including but not limited to centrifuges, countertops, blood processing associated equipment/tools and coolers.
• Perform data-entry/documentation to maintain accurate status of all sample processing.
• Retrieve/Restock study materials as needed.
• Maintain appropriate documentation to demonstrate positive control of study-related materials with guidance.
• Manage sample processing.
• Maintain processing records and inventory of required samples per protocol requirements.
• Complete training requirements as applicable.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

The pay range for this position is between $21.00 and $23.00. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: High School Diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D. or equivalent) required;
Associates preferred. GLP experience preferred.
Experience: 0-1 years experience in a life science laboratory.
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: Must be detailed oriented and have general familiarity with lab procedures. Good verbal and written communication skills required. Basic computer skills; familiarity with Microsoft Office, Excel software and Smartsheets required. Ability to organize and prioritize work and meet timelines efficiently.

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.

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,…