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Administrative 1

  • Req ID #: 226215_en_US
  • Tres Cantos, Madrid, ES
  • Part time

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Durante casi 75 años, los empleados de Charles River han trabajado juntos para ayudar en el descubrimiento, el desarrollo y la fabricación segura de nuevas terapias con fármacos. Cuando se une a nuestra familia, tendrá un impacto significativo en la salud y el bienestar de las personas en todo el mundo. Ya sea que su experiencia sea en ciencias de la vida, finanzas, TI, ventas u otra área, sus habilidades desempeñarán un papel importante en el trabajo que realizamos. A cambio, te ayudaremos a construir una carrera que puedas sentirte apasionada.

Job Qualifications

Knowledge/ Education / Previous Experience Required
•    A degree or equivalent experience required.
•    Has professional written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish.
•    Advance/expert level in various software programs including but not limited to Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel
 

Other Job-Related Skills/Background
•    Excellent prioritization and problem-solving skills
•    Experience dealing with highly confidential information; manage confidential information with absolute discretion and respect.
•    Good communication and organizational skills with ability to interact well with all levels of management and staff (internal and external)
•    Demonstrated proficiency, confidence, and discretion in interpersonal and team skills to interface internally and externally with personnel from all levels and geographies of a global company with flexibility in working style.
•    Organized with strong attention to details.
•    Professional oral and written communication skills
•    Accountability for own actions
•    Able to work independently as well as in a team.
•    Conscientious and high-quality delivery of work even when under pressure
 

Job Summary

Administrative Assistant 

Job Purpose
•    Provide administrative and organizational support to the Open Lab Team

Key Responsibilities 
•    Arrange TCOLF Governing Board F2F meetings logistic (average 2 / year) including: outlook invitations, booking meeting room, restaurant, taxis, coffees, etc.)
•    Coordinate Open Lab fellows’ arrivals and leavings with Relocation Spain, as well as welcoming tasks (bank account, Town Hall registration, etc.). Manage issues related to TCOLF pool of flats.
•    Coordinate Open Lab fellows’ customer incorporation activities: laptop picking up from IT, arrange documentation for the access cards, arrange access to shared areas, Spanish lessons, locker keys, etc.
•    Arrange customer internal requirements when Open Lab fellows leave: update IT laptop stock (ticket) in coordination with IT Dept., give back access cards to Security Dpt., give back locker keys, etc.
•    Request to the Home Institution Principal Investigators and Open Lab fellows 3 times/year the Four Monthly Reports and follow up to receive them on time.
•    Upload Open Lab final report to the long-term repository. 
•    Upload job advertising, publications, etc. in TCOLF LinkedIn 
•    Update content in TCOLF Webpage
•    Arrange Open Lab Seminars (four/year): including outlook invitations, booking Auditorium, request title, abstract and bios from speakers.
•    Arrange Monthly scientific seminar: outlook invitations, booking meeting rooms, etc.
•    Organize scientific and operational closing meetings for Open Lab projects.
•    Inform Global Health Medicines R&D unit admin support regarding Open Lab newcomers and leavings to have Open Lab distribution lists updated.
 

Acerca de Discovery

Discovery de Charles River ha demostrado en la industria el desarrollo exitoso de terapias novedosas, con más de 320 pacientes y 74 candidatos de fármacos preclínicos suministrados a nuestros patrocinadores en los últimos 17 años. Al contar con el respaldo de más de 650 científicos, nuestra cartera completa e integrada emplea la tecnología y las plataformas más recientes para proporcionar servicios de química, biología y farmacología que apoyan a los clientes, desde las primeras etapas de identificación de aciertos hasta la creación del nuevo fármaco bajo investigación (IND). Nuestro enfoque de constante colaboración, centrado en el cliente, crea verdaderas alianzas que se anticipan a los desafíos, superan los obstáculos y nos ayudan a avanzar por el proceso de colocar nuevos fármacos en el mercado.

 

Acerca de Charles River

Charles River es una organización de investigación por contrato (CRO) en fase temprana. Hemos ampliado nuestra oferta sobre la base de la medicina y ciencia con animales de laboratorio para desarrollar una cartera diversificada de servicios de descubrimiento y evaluación de la seguridad, tanto por medio de buenas prácticas de laboratorio (GLP) como sin ellas, para apoyar a los clientes desde la identificación de los objetivos hasta el desarrollo preclínico. Charles River también proporciona una serie de productos y servicios para apoyar las necesidades de pruebas de laboratorio clínico y actividades de fabricación de nuestros clientes. El uso de esta extensa cartera de productos y servicios permite a nuestros clientes para crear un modelo más flexible de desarrollo de fármacos, lo cual reduce sus costes y mejora su productividad y eficacia, logrando así incrementar la velocidad con la que llega al mercado.

 

Con más de 20,000 empleados en 90 centros de 20 países alrededor del mundo, nos encontramos posicionados estratégicamente para coordinar recursos internacionalmente y aplicar perspectivas multidisciplinarias de modo de resolver los desafíos únicos de nuestros clientes.  Nuestra base de clientes incluye compañías farmacéuticas globales, compañías de biotecnología, agencias del gobierno, así como hospitales e instituciones académicas alrededor del mundo. 

 

En Charles River, sentimos pasión con respecto al rol que cumplimos en mejorar la calidad de vida de las personas. Nuestra misión, nuestra ciencia de excelencia y nuestro fuerte sentido de propósito nos guía en todo lo que hacemos, y afrontamos cada día sabiendo que nuestro trabajo ayuda a mejorar la salud y el bienestar de muchas personas alrededor del mundo. Hemos apoyado con orgullo el desarrollo de ~85 % de los fármacos aprobados por la FDA en 2021.

 

En Charles River Laboratories, reconocemos y contratamos a todos los talentos. Somos una empresa comprometida con el principio de la diversidad y la inclusión y trabajamos diariamente en esta dirección.

 

Charles River España está comprometido con una política a favor de la integración y el empleo continuo de las personas con discapacidad. Todos nuestras vacantes están abiertas a trabajadores con discapacidad y se les dará especial consideración en los procesos de selección.

 

Para más información, visite www.criver.com.

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Helping you find your moment

You take great care and effort when you apply for a job with us. Rest assured that we’ll be just as diligent in finding the role that’s right for you. Here’s how our hiring process works:

Job Search

Learn about CRL, our culture, and why we do the work we do while also searching for roles that match your interests and expertise.

Application

Create a profile and apply to as many roles as you have an interest.

Note: Depending on the role, you may be required to include a resume in your application.

Assessment and application review

Complete assessments, if requested, to determine whether the role is likely to be a good fit for you – and vice versa. The recruiter will review your resume and qualifications against the requirements of the role and will determine next steps.

Note: At any point in the process, you can log into your profile to review the status of your application.

Interview

Engage in our inclusive interview process by meeting with a diverse group of interviewers who will provide information on the company, culture, and your role while also asking you questions to assess your skills, interests, and expertise. This is also a great time for you to ask questions.

Note: Charles River leverages technical and behavioral-based interview questions based on our DNA (Care, Lead, Own, and Collaborate). Please familiarize yourself with the DNA and be prepared to relate your experiences to them.

Job offer and onboarding

Receive a competitive offer either by phone or email from a Charles River recruiter or hiring manager. The offer will include your title, salary, location, and other relevant information.

Note: Upon acceptance, you will work with your recruiter to confirm a start date and will receive paperwork to electronically complete prior to your start. For US-based roles, upon your acceptance, you will be required to take a pre-employment drug screen and pass a criminal background check.

Job Search

Learn about CRL, our culture, and why we do the work we do while also searching for roles that match your interests and expertise.

Application

Create a profile and apply to as many roles as you have an interest. Note: Depending on the role, you may be required to include a resume in your application.

Assessment and Application Review

Complete assessments, if requested, to determine whether the role is likely to be a good fit for you – and vice versa. The recruiter will review your resume and qualifications against the requirements of the role and will determine next steps.
Note: At any point in the process, you can log into your profile to review the status of your application.

Interview

Engage in our inclusive interview process by meeting with a diverse group of interviewers who will provide information on the company, culture, and your role while also asking you questions to assess your skills, interests, and expertise. This is also a great time for you to ask questions. Note: Charles River leverages technical and behavioral-based interview questions based on our DNA (Care, Lead, Own, and Collaborate). Please familiarize yourself with the DNA and be prepared to relate your experiences to them.

Job offer and onboarding

Receive a competitive offer either by phone or email from a Charles River recruiter or hiring manager. The offer will include your title, salary, location, and other relevant information. Note: Upon acceptance, you will work with your recruiter to confirm a start date and will receive paperwork to electronically complete prior to your start. For US-based roles, upon your acceptance, you will be required to take a pre-employment drug screen and pass a criminal background check.

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    Define and drive UX/UI strategies and interaction designs – from scratch and for scale – that solve business and user problems.

  • Associate Director

    Work with Sr. UX/IX Designers and developers to assess problems and develop solutions. Execute on plan by building coding standardisations and automating processes.

  • Director, Digital Data Enablement

    Lead UX management and operational teams across business units and technical teams. Identify and define fit-for-purpose strategies to integrate best practices.

  • Sr. Director UX/UI Design

    Mentor, coach, and guide designer teams on design strategy related to research insights, execution, continuous integration, and automated deployment.

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UX/UI Designer

Advocate for user-centered design solutions. Create distinctive, consistent, branded digital experiences across multiple platforms, devices, and channels.

Sr. UX/UI Designer

Define and drive UX/UI strategies and interaction designs – from scratch and for scale – that solve business and user problems.

Associate Director

Work with Sr. UX/IX Designers and developers to assess problems and develop solutions. Execute on plan by building coding standardisations and automating processes.

Director, Digital Data Enablement

Lead UX management and operational teams across business units and technical teams. Identify and define fit-for-purpose strategies to integrate best practices.

Sr. Director UX/UI Design

Mentor, coach, and guide designer teams on design strategy related to research insights, execution, continuous integration, and automated deployment.

  • Animal Care Technician I-IV

    Maintain the well-being of our animals by providing food, water, and a clean environment.

  • Animal Care Technologist I-IV

    Provide specialised care to maintain and monitor our animal's health and physical environment.

  • Veterinary Technician

    Help monitor, document, and triage all laboratory animal health cases.

  • Team Leader / Supervisor

    Supervise, train, mobilise, empower, and develop a high-performing team.

  • Research Associate

    Coordinate and plan activities according to study plan guidelines.

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Close-up of smiling female Charles River Animal Care professional

Animal Care Technician I - IV

Maintain the well-being of our animals by providing food, water, and a clean environment.

Animal Care Technologist I - IV

Provide specialised care to maintain and monitor our animal's health and physical environment.

Veterinary Technician

Help monitor, document, and triage all laboratory animal health cases.

Team Leader/Supervisor

Supervise, train, mobilise, empower, and develop a high-performing team.

Research Associate

Coordinate and plan activities according to study plan guidelines.

  • Intern Level I

    Support process/procedure improvement based on site and department needs. Gain knowledge of our corporate environment to navigate cross-functional department collaboration.

  • Intern Level II

    Complete comprehensive departmental projects incorporating mentorship of Level I interns as a professional development component.

  • Biomanufacturing Technician I-III

    Oversee the production, formulation, and banking of cellular products while maintaining compliance with GMP, GDP, and aseptic guidelines.

  • Biomanufacturing Lead / Specialist

    Maintain in-depth knowledge of specialised equipment to address questions as a Subject Matter Expert for the required equipment.

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Close-up of a smiling male Charles River Campus Recruiting & University Relations professional

Intern Level I

Support process/procedure improvement based on site and department needs. Gain knowledge of our corporate environment to navigate cross-functional department collaboration.

Intern Level II

Complete comprehensive departmental projects incorporating mentorship of Level I interns as a professional development component.

Biomanufacturing Technician I-III

Oversee the production, formulation, and banking of cellular products while maintaining compliance with GMP, GDP, and aseptic guidelines.

Biomanufacturing Lead / Specialist

Maintain in-depth knowledge of specialised equipment to address questions as a Subject Matter Expert for the required equipment.

  • Clinical Veterinarian I-III

    Responsible for delivering professional veterinary services and helping to manage all phases of health care for the animal colony.

  • Senior Clinical Veterinarian

    Utlise knowledge of laboratory animal medicine to optimise the scientific objectives of animal research protocols.

  • Principal Veterinarian / Associate Director

    Conduct veterinary consultations, make treatment recommendations, communicate with study directors, and follow cases through to resolution.

  • Director, Laboratory Animal Medicine

    Provide technical and professional oversight of all animal care and use functions involving site laboratory animals.

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Close-up of smiling female Charles River Veterinary professional

Clinical Veterinarian I-III

Responsible for delivering professional veterinary services and helping to manage all phases of health care for the animal colony.

Senior Clinical Veterinarian

Utlise knowledge of laboratory animal medicine to optimise the scientific objectives of animal research protocols.

Principal Veterinarian/Associate Director

Conduct veterinary consultations, make treatment recommendations, communicate with study directors, and follow cases through to resolution.

Director, Laboratory Animal Medicine

Provide technical and professional oversight of all animal care and use functions involving site laboratory animals.

  • Technician I-III

    Follow SOP and protocols in the areas of animal handling, husbandry, and blood/urine collection.

  • Technician IV-V

    Handle advanced technician duties, including anesthesia, leadership and specialised sample collections.

  • Project Leader (Scientific)

    Serve as a scientific expert for the Lab with responsibility for staff-conducted studies.

  • Team Leader (People Leader)

    Oversee team activities and gain leadership skills on the path to becoming a Team Supervisor.

  • Team Supervisor (People Leader)

    Responsible for overall employee supervision, staff development, and team success.

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Close-up of smiling female Charles River Scientific professional

Technician I-III

Follow SOP and protocols in the areas of animal handling, husbandry, and blood/urine collection.

Technician IV-V

Handle advanced technician duties, including anesthesia, leadership and specialised sample collections.

Project Leader (Scientific)

Serve as a scientific expert for the Lab with responsibility for staff-conducted studies.

Team Leader (People Leader)

Oversee team activities and gain leadership skills on the path to becoming a Team Supervisor.

Team Supervisor (People Leader)

Responsible for overall employee supervision, staff development, and team success.

  • Financial Analyst

    Help analyse financial data, extract/define relevant information, and interpret data.

  • Financial Analyst II

    Responsible for analysis, forecasting, budgeting, accounting administration, and reporting of projects.

  • Senior Financial Analyst

    Handle weekly and monthly forecasting and annual budget preparation. Prepare financials and key indicators for business reviews.

  • Manager, Business Finance

    Partner with operating businesses to raise standards in key decision areas. Present a dynamic industry, competitor, and economic context.

  • Finance Director, Operation

    Support all business aspects, working with site teams to direct weekly/monthly forecasting and annual budget preparation.

  • Close-up of smiling male Charles River Corporate professional
Close-up of smiling male Charles River Corporate professional

Financial Analyst

Help analyse financial data, extract/define relevant information, and interpret data.

Financial Analyst II

Responsible for analysis, forecasting, budgeting, accounting administration, and reporting of projects.

Senior Financial Analyst

Handle weekly and monthly forecasting and annual budget preparation. Prepare financials and key indicators for business reviews.

Manager, Business Finance

Partner with operating businesses to raise standards in key decision areas. Present a dynamic industry, competitor, and economic context.

Finance Director, Operation

Support all business aspects, working with site teams to direct weekly/monthly forecasting and annual budget preparation.

  • Biomanufacturing Technician I

    Support the production, formulation, and banking of novel cellular products (including cGMP, GDP, and aseptic processing).

  • Biomanufacturing Technician II

    Perform specialised activities in the production, formulation, and banking of novel cellular products (including cGMP, GDP, and aseptic processing). Train Biomanufacturing Technician 1.

  • Biomanufacturing Technician III

    Help advance the production, formulation, and banking of novel cellular products (including cGMP, GDP, and aseptic processing) while interacting with clients.

  • Biomanufacturing Lead / Specialist

    Maintain in-depth knowledge of specialised equipment to address questions as a Subject Matter Expert for the required equipment.

  • Biomanufacturing Supervisor

    Oversee biomanufacturing personnel, ensuring compliance with cGMP’s, CRL quality systems, and process documents in biomanufacturing.

  • Biomanufacturing Manager

    Lead biomanufacturing activities in the start-up and cGMP production of novel cellular products. Schedule and manage staff, ensuring a safe and compliant working environment.

  • Close-up of a smiling male Charles River Operations professional
Close-up of a smiling male Charles River Operations professional

Biomanufacturing Technician I

Support the production, formulation, and banking of novel cellular products (including cGMP, GDP, and aseptic processing).

Biomanufacturing Technician II

Perform specialised activities in the production, formulation, and banking of novel cellular products (including cGMP, GDP, and aseptic processing). Train Biomanufacturing Technician 1.

Biomanufacturing Technician III

Help advance the production, formulation, and banking of novel cellular products (including cGMP, GDP, and aseptic processing) while interacting with clients.

Biomanufacturing Lead / Specialist

Maintain in-depth knowledge of specialised equipment to address questions as a Subject Matter Expert for the required equipment.

Biomanufacturing Supervisor

Oversee biomanufacturing personnel, ensuring compliance with cGMP’s, CRL quality systems, and process documents in biomanufacturing.

Biomanufacturing Manager

Lead biomanufacturing activities in the start-up and cGMP production of novel cellular products. Schedule and manage staff, ensuring a safe and compliant working environment.

  • Client Manager

    Ensures high-quality customer service through multi-site coordination. Deliver timely, accurate, and comprehensive responses to sponsor requests.

  • Business Development Director

    Deliver profitable sales growth by targeting and visiting clients to build strong relationships and customer loyalty.

  • Senior Business Development Director

    Plan and execute a territory-based field sales strategy. Drive growth through targeted long- and short-term account plans.

  • Regional Sales Manager

    Manage sales team within North America's Safety Assessment sales region to achieve sales and profit goals.

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Close-up of smiling male Charles River Commercial, Marketing & Sales professional

Client Manager

Ensures high-quality customer service through multi-site coordination. Deliver timely, accurate, and comprehensive responses to sponsor requests.

Business Development Director

Deliver profitable sales growth by targeting and visiting clients to build strong relationships and customer loyalty.

Senior Business Development Director

Plan and execute a territory-based field sales strategy. Drive growth through targeted long- and short-term account plans.

Regional Sales Manager

Manage sales team within North America's Safety Assessment sales region to achieve sales and profit goals.

  • Director

    Partner with site leadership to achieve performance goals, develop staff, and deliver succession planning.

  • Senior Director / General Manager

    Lead a multi-functional team to ensure integrated operations. Collaborate with senior leadership to form plans, objectives, and policies.

  • Executive Director

    Lead a global, mutidisciplinary team. Develop short and long-term strategic plans tp maximise growth and profitability.

  • Corporate Vice President

    Provide leadership, direction, and advice to leadership and finance teams. Accountable for financial planning, directing, and controlling.

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Close-up of smiling female Charles River Executive Leader

Director

Partner with site leadership to achieve performance goals, develop staff, and deliver succession planning.

Senior Director/General Manager

Lead a multi-functional team to ensure integrated operations. Collaborate with senior leadership to form plans, objectives, and policies.

Executive Director

Lead a global, mutidisciplinary team. Develop short and long-term strategic plans tp maximise growth and profitability.

Corporate Vice President

Provide leadership, direction, and advice to leadership and finance teams. Accountable for financial planning, directing, and controlling.

About Charles River

Charles River is an early-stage Contract Research Organisation (CRO). Here, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. With 100 sites around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our clients’ unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies, hospitals, and academic institutions around the world.

Charles River laboratory professional at a lab bench in a state-of-the-art laboratory environment looking through a microscope.

Supporting your well-being

Your dedication and passion make a life-saving difference in lives around the world. We’re committed to providing you with benefits that elevate your quality of life.

Financial

  • Earnings + incentives
  • Retirement benefits
  • Holidays + time away
  • Recognition
  • Employee Assistance

Career

  • Professional development opportunities
  • Career development
  • Awards
  • Educational support

Health & wellness provision

  • Employee well-being support
  • Family Support Assistance
  • Parental benefits + family formation benefits
  • Work-life balance flexibility

Social and Community

  • Culture of inclusion
  • 11 employee resource groups (ERGs) with >3,000 members
  • Opportunities for paid volunteer time off
  • Community outreach + matching gift + engagement activities

Financial

  • Earnings + incentives
  • Retirement benefits
  • Holidays + time away
  • Recognition
  • Employee Assistance

Career

  • Professional development opportunities
  • Career development
  • Awards
  • Educational support

Health & wellness provision

  • Employee well-being support
  • Family Support Assistance
  • Parental benefits + family formation benefits
  • Work-life balance flexibility

Social and Community

  • Culture of inclusion
  • 11 employee resource groups (ERGs) with >3,000 members
  • Opportunities for paid volunteer time off
  • Community outreach + matching gift + engagement activities
Charles River laboratory professional at a lab bench in a state-of-the-art laboratory environment looking through a microscope.

About Charles River

Charles River is an early-stage Contract Research Organisation (CRO). Here, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. With 100 sites around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our clients’ unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies, hospitals, and academic institutions around the world.