Scientific Coordinator

Req ID #: 233164

Shrewsbury, MA, US

1st

Full time

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

Provide protocol and direct support to Research Scientist and Sponsors with all aspects of data management. Assist with management of QA audit and assure necessary corrections and follow-up take place.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Interact regularly with Research Scientists and Sponsors: respond to sponsor-requests for information. Assure a full understanding of assigned projects and results, including objectives, timelines and reporting requirements. For clinical studies:o Maintain master inventory list.o Document and communicate discrepancies to Sponsor and resolve as appropriate.o Work with Sponsors, Data Managers and Research Scientist to coordinate data transfer agreements.o Create data transfer files and provide to Sponsor and Data Managers. Reconcile discrepancies as needed. Tabulate study data and generate report tables. Extract information from study data to generate results and conclusions in conjunction with the Research Scientist. Under direction of the Research Scientist, receive, review and QC reports and make recommended corrections as appropriate. Assemble data package and ensure data is GLP compliant prior to QA submission. Assist with QA audits and assure necessary corrections and follow-up take place. Support in documentation of deviations and help in drafting new SOPs. Assist in the maintenance and communication of departmental systems and SOPs. Perform all other related duties as assigned.

The pay range for this position is $27.50. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

Job Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent in science or related discipline. Experience: 2-4 years related experience in a laboratory or scientific researchenvironment. This position requires analytical thinking skills and a good understandingof scientific processes. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as asatisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above. Certification/Licensure: None. Other: Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) regulations. Familiar with scientificprotocols and reports and all components required for completeness. Computer skillsincluding MS Office software and database management. Strong organizational skills andattention to detail.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Regularly operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copymachine, and computer, printer. The employee is regularly required to talk, hear, type, and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Regularly provides information to and receives information from/through varioustechnologies, media, sources and contacts. Must be able to accurately exchange accurateinformation in these situations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: General office working conditions, 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), and/or work near 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.

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.

With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in over 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client’s unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world.

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. We have proudly worked on 80% of the drugs approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the past five years.

We’re committed to providing benefits that elevate your quality of life. Based on your position these may include: bonus/incentives based on performance, 401K, paid time off, stock purchase program, Health and wellness coverage, employee and family wellbeing support programs, and work life balance flexibility.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Charles River is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, family status, pregnancy, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

It is unlawful in some states (including Massachusetts) to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e-mail message to [email protected]. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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