Research Analyst 1 - Skokie, United States - Charles River Laboratories

Charles River Laboratories

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Skokie, United States

2 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Req ID #:222986
Location:

Skokie, IL, US, 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

BASIC SUMMARY:

Responsible for performing moderately complex laboratory work in collaboration with departmental staff, based on protocols and in compliance with SOPs and GLP regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
_(The fundamental Competencies/Skills & Responsibilities of the role (products and services provided/results accomplished) include, but are not limited to, those listed:_

Run specialized assay on plate readers with mínimal guidance on templates and data regression
Follow plate map and create simple sample analysis plate maps with guidance.
Ensure lab space is clean and complete weekly lab cleanliness responsibilities.
Record project data in accordance with GLP regulations and complete any related corrections.
Set up basic laboratory equipment and instrumentation with guidance from senior staff.
Perform simple Watson activities such as requesting and transferring of material.
With guidance, drafts facility and study deviations.
With guidance, completes weekend coating form and ensures Test Article (TA)/Buffers/Reagents are available for use.
With guidance, performs method transfer experiments
May assist with preparing study binders and TA transfers at start of projects.
Draft memos and order reagents with assistance.
May have the opportunity to attend study kick off meetings & review meeting slides/notes.
Adhere to current Health and Safety regulations.
Perform all other related duties as assigned.

The pay for this position is $26.44/hr. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

Job Qualifications
- (Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Abilities required to accomplish the essential functions) include but are not limited to:

_Education:__ _Bachelor's degree (B.S./B.A) or equivalent in a scientific related discipline.

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_Experience:_ At least two years 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.

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_Certification/Licensure: _None

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_Other:_ Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Understanding of regulatory requirements of study types assigned, as well as Testing Facility SOPs and the Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs), as appropriate. Written and verbal communication skills. Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines. Proficiency in the use of standard software including Microsoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint, etc. and with standard laboratory calculations.

About Safety Assessment

Charles River is committed to helping our partners expedite their preclinical drug development with exceptional safety assessment services, state-of-the-art facilities and expert regulatory guidance.

From individual specialty toxicology and IND enabling studies to tailored packages and total laboratory support, our deeply experienced team can design and execute programs that anticipate challenges and avoid roadblocks for a smooth, efficient journey to market.

Each year approximately 300 investigational new drug (IND) programs are conducted in our Safety Assessment facilities.
About Charles River
Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO).

We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development.

Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients' clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities.

Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.

At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people's lives.

Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe.

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