Project Lead, Science, Clinical Research

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

• Schedule initial training of incoming technical staff, working in conjunction with Talent Acquisition, training management, and production management.
• Identify upcoming needs for intermediate to advanced technical skill attainment across relevant production areas. Coordinate with management, Study Directors, Veterinary staff, and subject matter experts to schedule and execute training on a timeline to meet necessary study deadlines. This may include scheduling support for the development or training of novel or non‑standard techniques.
• Provide daily direction to training staff and verify or assist with preparation for scheduled training, including acquiring non‑inventory supplies or equipment, and scheduling functions within electronic documentation systems.
• May serve as a liaison between production Project Leads, management, Study Directors, and/or other necessary parties to schedule training during the conduct of regularly scheduled study functions.
• May monitor conduct/efficiency of training staff or serve as a mentor for training staff; provide feedback to department supervisors to support development opportunities.
• Identify potential scientific issues with skill execution and participate in the development of resolutions.
• Schedule and conduct communication meetings; work with staff and management to provide direction and obtain feedback.
• May assist department leadership in performance review processes and assist with interviewing/selecting new staff members.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree in a scientific field and at least one year relevant experience.
• Experience training staff in a contract research organization environment preferred.
• Experience with Share Point Sites, Smart Sheets & proficient experience in Excel

• 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 Duties and Responsibilities, 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.

The pay for this position is $28.50/hour.

We’re committed to providing benefits that elevate your quality of life. Based on your position these may include: bonus/incentives based on performance, 401K, paid time off, stock purchase program, Health and wellness coverage, employee and family wellbeing support programs, and work life balance flexibility.

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.

It is unlawful in some states (including Massachusetts) to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e‑mail message to  This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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