Sample Coordinator I

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 Sample Coordinator to work in our Bacteriology Department at our Wilmington, MA location.

This individual will be responsible for the receipt and organization of internal and external samples designated for testing by the RADS Laboratories.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under direct supervision, unpack and inventory sample boxes
• Reconcile customer paperwork with submission documentation to ensure accuracy
• Under direct supervision record all incoming sample shipments and contents of those shipments in the laboratory data management system.
• Under direct supervision create customer orders in the laboratory data management system.
• Assist with dispersing received samples to the correct testing departments
• Under direct supervision identify sample submission issues/errors from external clients and report those inaccuracies to senior personnel
• Prepare communications to internal clients regarding basic sample issues
• Assist with coordinating shipments from the laboratory
  
  Organize and prepare case materials for sample processing such as plates, tubes, etc.
• Use manual and automated processes to prepare and inoculate test samples
• Use, maintain and troubleshoot equipment
• Prepare reagents as necessary
• Ability to work in a structured and regulated environment
• Work productively in group situations as well as independently
• Assist in reporting departmental exceptions to the manager or designee as instructed
• Share responsibility for departmental housekeeping and adherence to established safety procedures
• Responsible for proficiency in all related department SOP’s, with general knowledge of the receiving processes
• Maintain skills in using computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and others as the need arises
• Maintain up to date training records on all procedures and protocols applicable to work duties
• Adhere to all departmental SOPs, policies, safety procedures and protocols
• Remain organized in a fast-paced environment
• Perform all other related duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) or Associate's degree (A.S.) in biological sciences or related discipline.
• 0 to 2 years related industry experience in a Pharmaceutical, Biotech, or Contract Research Organization laboratory environment.

• Strong organization and prioritization skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy is a must.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Employee must have the ability to communicate effectively in a small group or one-on-one setting.
• Proficient in MS Office (ie: Word and Excel).

The pay range for this position is $23.50 per hour.

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With seven decades of experience, our expertise is unmatched, allowing us to provide you with the perfect model, including disease-specific and preconditioned options, for basic research and beyond.

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