Shipping Coordinator

at  Charles River Laboratories

Req ID #: 222701
Location:Laval, Quebec, CA, H7V 4B3
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

As a Shipping Coordinator for our team located in Laval, you will mainly be responsible to coordinate, verify and perform shipment of Test/Control Item, biological samples and equipment.

In this role, primary responsibilities include:

• Verify and organize Test Materials/Specimens/Equipment and/or live animals for Shipment
• Shipment Packing/Labeling/Marking and tracking
• Deal with Study directors plan shipment of their study materials
• Verify and organize shipment through border via company courier
• Fill appropriate documentation for shipment purposes
• Ensure that work performed is in accordance with the requirements of a study plan and in full compliance
• with GLP, where these conditions apply
• Substitute and/or assist department colleagues
• Perform any other reasonable tasks that may be required

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for the following minimum qualifications for this role:

• High school diploma or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of logistics, IATA and DOT certification, an asset
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered an acceptable substitute for the specific education and experience as listed above.
• Knowledge and application of GLP, an asset
• Reading English is required. Bilingualism is preferable
• Attention to detail and meticulous.

ROLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION:

• Location: Laval / Free parking / Montmorency metro nearby
• Salary: $24/hr
• Annual bonus based on performance.
• Regular working hours are 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., but may be subject to change depending on current studies.
• Permanent position upon hire, full time at 37.5 hours per week

Pourquoi Charles River?

• Competitive benefits as of the hiring. We pay up to 85% of premiums (health & dental coverage)
• Paid development training
• Employee and family assistance program
• Access to a doctor and various health professionals (telemedicine)
• Vacation & Personal day policy
• Many social activities

If you are interested in contributing to the well-being of our communities, not only across the country but around the world, please join us. This is Your Moment.

In this role, primary responsibilities include:

• Verify and organize Test Materials/Specimens/Equipment and/or live animals for Shipment
• Shipment Packing/Labeling/Marking and tracking
• Deal with Study directors plan shipment of their study materials
• Verify and organize shipment through border via company courier
• Fill appropriate documentation for shipment purposes
• Ensure that work performed is in accordance with the requirements of a study plan and in full compliance
• with GLP, where these conditions apply
• Substitute and/or assist department colleagues
• Perform any other reasonable tasks that may be require

We are looking for the following minimum qualifications for this role:

• High school diploma or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of logistics, IATA and DOT certification, an asset
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered an acceptable substitute for the specific education and experience as listed above.
• Knowledge and application of GLP, an asset
• Reading English is required. Bilingualism is preferable
• Attention to detail and meticulous