Req ID #: 230028enUS
Mattawan, MI, US
1st
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

We are seeking a Research Analyst I for our Formulations Team at our Safety Assessment site located in Mattawan, MI.

BASIC SUMMARY:

A Research Analyst within the Formulations discipline is responsible for following detailed instructions to manipulation supplied compounds in support of overall study objectives. Analysts produce quality formulations bound by Protocol requirements, while working in a fast paced, deadline driven environment with discipline staff as well as internal customers.

• 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:
• Efficiently perform and document all procedures, materials and results in compliance with applicable regulatory standards as applicable (protocols, methods, SOPs, etc.).
• Effectively demonstrates the behaviors and performance characteristics as described in the CRL DNA.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills through both informal and formal discussions with peers, supervisor, and team.
• Independently and efficiently assist to sterilize laboratory equipment using autoclave or other methods.
• Assist in washing and maintenance of glassware and lab cleanliness.
• Demonstrate responsibility for the disposal and transport of residual dosing material, non-regulated pharmaceutical solids, accumulated single-use containers to designated waste receiving areas.
• Assist with maintenance and basic troubleshooting of equipment.
• Actively participate in process improvement initiatives with oversight.
• Independently clean laboratory space following material formulation.
• Accurately complete deviation events and laboratory investigations with oversight.
• Effectively utilize various mixing methods and apparatuses to prepare formulations.
• Efficiently prepare dosing material and samples for solutions, suspensions, diets and dispensations.
• Confidently prepare formulations under the observation of discipline management and scientific staff.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

HOURLY RATE: The pay rate for this position is $23.50/hr + 10% shift differential on Saturday and Sunday. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.
SHIFT SCHEDULE: Monday – Friday 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
TRAINING SCHEDULE: Monday to Friday 6:00 AM-2:30 PM for first 12 weeks of employment
Qualifications

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

• Education: HS/GED/Associate degree. Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in a relevant field preferred.
• Experience: Zero – two years of relevant experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.

WORKPLACE REQUIREMENTS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to perform general office and/or laboratory procedures, which require, talking, hearing, standing, or sitting for long periods of time, typing/entering data into a computer, using appropriate instruments, reaching with hands and arms, and wearing safety equipment (PPE) according to OSHA regulations and company standards.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee may occasionally be required to wear protective clothing (goggles, face shield, surgical mask, cap, gloves, scrubs, boots), work near toxic or caustic chemicals, work with biohazards, and/or work with live animals with risk of exposure to allergens and/or zoonotic diseases.
• The employee may occasionally be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, unpleasant odors, and/or wet, humid and/or extreme temperature conditions.

A Research Analyst within the Formulations discipline is responsible for following detailed instructions to manipulation supplied compounds in support of overall study objectives. Analysts produce quality formulations bound by Protocol requirements, while working in a fast paced, deadline driven environment with discipline staff as well as internal customers.

• 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:
• Efficiently perform and document all procedures, materials and results in compliance with applicable regulatory standards as applicable (protocols, methods, SOPs, etc.).
• Effectively demonstrates the behaviors and performance characteristics as described in the CRL DNA.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills through both informal and formal discussions with peers, supervisor, and team.
• Independently and efficiently assist to sterilize laboratory equipment using autoclave or other methods.
• Assist in washing and maintenance of glassware and lab cleanliness.
• Demonstrate responsibility for the disposal and transport of residual dosing material, non-regulated pharmaceutical solids, accumulated single-use containers to designated waste receiving areas.
• Assist with maintenance and basic troubleshooting of equipment.
• Actively participate in process improvement initiatives with oversight.
• Independently clean laboratory space following material formulation.
• Accurately complete deviation events and laboratory investigations with oversight.
• Effectively utilize various mixing methods and apparatuses to prepare formulations.
• Efficiently prepare dosing material and samples for solutions, suspensions, diets and dispensations.
• Confidently prepare formulations under the observation of discipline management and scientific staff.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned

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

• Education: HS/GED/Associate degree. Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in a relevant field preferred.
• Experience: Zero – two years of relevant experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above