Histology Shipping Coordinator

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.

We are seeking a Histology Shipping Coordinator I for our Safety Assessment site located Reno, Nevada.

Coordinates all sample disposition related department activities to ensure compliance with the protocol, applicable study documentation and applicable SOP's and BOP's.

• Performs all duties related to shipping Histology materials to external sources.
• Responsible for disposition of slides to internal pathologists.
• Read and comprehend study protocols, Sponsor guidance documents, and any pertinent information related to the disposition of Histology materials, with guidance.
• Performs all tasks related to preparation and documentation of materials in support of sample disposition either by shipment or providing to in-house clients (e.g., Pathologists).
• Responsible for entry of relevant information into the department spreadsheets which includes scheduling shipments in the shipping database.
• Communicates with Sponsor representatives (e.g., Peer review Pathologists), or third‑party laboratories or other Charles River sites regarding upcoming shipments and coordinating return of shipments (if applicable).
• May work in conjunction with other departments to coordinate sample disposition to ensure protocol or study requirements are met.
• Reviews department calendars, using protocols, assignment emails, and other study documents to ensure all sample disposition activities are appropriately scheduled.
• Communicates slide disposition deadlines regularly to department to ensure timelines are met.
• Assures adequate supplies are available for sample disposition.
• Manages all shipping documentation (e.g., Shipping Manifests).
• Performs all tasks in compliance with Good Laboratory Practice Regulations (GLPs), Business Operating Procedures (BOPs), study protocols or Sponsor guidance documents and company policies/practices.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.).
• Experience:
  
  1-2 years of relevant 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 ability to consistently and effectively produce high quality results, interpret protocol requirements, troubleshoot quality issues, and record accurate study.

STARTING WAGE: $23

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.

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