Research Associate, Clinical Research, Research Scientist

Job Overview

We are seeking a Research Associate I at our Safety Assessment site located in Reno, NV.

• Supervises and coordinates all study-related activities of technical staff to ensure compliance with the protocol and applicable SOPs and maintains the raw data for nonclinical studies.
• Coordinates assignments to facilitate scheduling of study-related events on assigned studies (in conjunction with other departments) to ensure protocol requirements are met.
• Scope of work is limited to routine studies of short duration, generally in small numbers of animals with some supervision.
• Responsible for the accurate preparation and review of study calendars from draft and final protocols and ensuring all protocol-driven activities are accurately scheduled.
• Monitors scientific projects, and the conduct of procedures in accordance with the study protocol, and applicable SOPs. Acts as liaison between technical staff, internal departments, and Study Director on assigned studies.
• Begins to communicate with Sponsor representatives (e.g., the Sponsor, or third‑party laboratories subcontracted by Charles River Laboratories, Safety Assessment or the Sponsor) on protocol-driven, study-related activities conducted by Technical Operations (e.g., shipment of biological samples in support of assigned studies).
• Responsible for the preparation of study notebooks, organization of study data, and timely review of all study-related data generated by Technical Operations (according to established metrics). May perform limited technical activities as needed.
• Participate in the team meetings.
• Coordinate ordering of study equipment and supplies. Perform all other related duties as assigned.

• Associate's degree (A.A./A.S.) or equivalent in a related scientific discipline.
• 2 years of related experience in a GLP environment.
• Experience with research and investigative procedures, techniques, and literature.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
• Ability to organize, prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Computer literacy with word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs.

Starting wage: $33.

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