In Vivo Services Study 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.

The individual in this position will be involved in all aspects of study scheduling for the in vivo services group. This includes, but is not limited to, animal ordering and all aspects of study scheduling including pre-study set-up, initiation dates, collections scheduling, data review, and shipments. The individual in this position will work closely with the technical staff, management, study directors, procurement, and vendors.

• Work with management and study directors to coordinate study scheduling
• Perform pre-study activities such as protocol review, protocol entry into data collection systems, and generation of study materials
• Verification of study set-up in data collection systems
• Work with animal vendors to develop quotes for animal orders
• Order and maintain an inventory of animals to meet study and training needs
• May assist in the development and implementation of animal usage and study data collection software systems
• Communicate animal receipt or scheduling issues and concerns to the study directors and management
• Maintain accurate animal usage records for submission to regulatory/accrediting agencies and the IACUC, and to ensure the most efficient use of animals
• May lead and maintain the agenda/minutes for weekly study scheduling meetings
• Assist with labeling of study materials, as needed
• Assist with in-life technical procedures (animal handling and restraint, specimen collection, test article administration, sample processing, etc.), as needed
• May assist with regulatory agency and client-based facility inspections and audits
• Ensure that raw data records are accurate, complete, and in appropriate order
• Perform all other related duties as assigned

The pay for this position is between $25.00 and $28.00 an hour. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

Education:

Associate’s degree (A.A./A.S.) or equivalent in a science or related discipline. Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) in a related field preferred.

Experience:

Minimum 2 years related experience related laboratory experience, preferably in a pharmaceutical or contract laboratory environment. 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:
Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing. Understanding of regulatory requirements of study types assigned, as well as Testing Facility BOPs. Ability to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines, and client and department needs under minimal direction. Proficiency in the use of standard software including Microsoft® Excel, Word, Powerpoint, etc. and with standard laboratory calculations. Proficient in basic technical skills and the operation of data collection equipment.

Understanding of basic study designs and protocols.

Four-year degree required

Discovery from Charles River is industry-proven in the successful development of novel therapies, with over 320 patents and 74 preclinical drug candidates delivered to our sponsors in the past 17 years. Backed by more than 650 scientists, our comprehensive, integrated portfolio employs the latest technology and platforms to provide chemistry, biology, and pharmacology services that support clients from the earliest stages of hit identification all the way through to IND.

Our client-focused, collaborative approach creates true partnerships that anticipate challenges, overcome obstacles, and move us forward together on the…