Research Analyst II, Bioanalytical Chemistry (Chemist)

Charles River Laboratories•Highland Hills, OH

42d•$24

About The Position

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 A Research Analyst II supports the receipt, login, distribution, and disposal of materials utilizing the appropriate software systems. Staff manages reagents, test materials, matrices, regulated and non-regulated samples, and laboratory consumables. Staff also supports all disciplines by storing, distributing, and archiving regulated and non-regulated samples and study material within the appropriate software systems. Staff are also knowledgeable in the application of GxP's and applicable SOPs, along with adhering to study protocols to accurately receive, store and dispose of laboratory materials.

Requirements

Education: HS/GED/Associate's degree or equivalent with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in a relevant field with 1-2 years work experience
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
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing at all levels inside and outside the organization
Basic familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite
Computer skills, commensurate with Essential Functions, including the ability to learn a validated system
Ability to work extended hours beyond normal work schedule to include, but not limited to evenings, weekends, extended shifts, and/or extra shifts, sometimes on short notice
Ability to work under specific time constraints

Responsibilities

Efficiently perform and document all procedures, materials and results in compliance with applicable regulatory standards as applicable (protocols, methods, SOPs, etc.)
Independently maintains disposition of study specific materials
Assist with laboratory support functions such as labeling/verification and receiving/login supplies
Assist with maintaining study specific inventory consumables with minimal oversight
Demonstrate effective communication skills through informal discussions with peers, supervisor, and team
Manage receipt and maintenance of test (or archiving) materials and laboratory consumables
Participate in process improvement initiatives with minimal oversight
Monitor laboratory (or archiving) storage units for compliance with SOPs/protocols
Ensure laboratory waste is properly disposed of to designated areas
Assist in the completion of laboratory investigations, assay troubleshooting and quality observations with minimal oversight
Perform verification of receipt records for accuracy and compliance with SOPs and protocol
Independently execute proper receipt of test (or archiving) materials
Independently prepares domestic shipments
Independently manage international shipments
Oversee and maintain responsibility for specific functional area with minimal oversight
Perform clinical and non-clinical sample disposition and archive with oversight as needed
Perform verification of shipments with oversight as needed
Perform verification of clinical receipt records for accuracy and compliance to SOPs and study plans
Operate specialized equipment (e.g. BSC, Nitrogen Atmosphere Glovebox) with minimal oversight as needed
Perform log in, storage and aliquoting of Controlled Compounds as required by operational area with minimal oversight
Perform all other related duties as assigned