Job Summary

Charles River Laboratories (CRL) is seeking a Formulations Supervisor to join our Integrated Toxicology (ITox) team at the Kansas Site.  This site is the first of its kind, bridging CRL’s Discovery and Safety Assessment business units, while bringing automation and innovation to lead optimization toxicology study models to deliver rapid study results to our clients.  When you join our team, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. As the Formulations Supervisor, 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.

• Develop procedures, including training and study workflows, to ensure work performed is efficient and high quality.
• Close interaction with in-life staff applying dynamic scientific solutions to assure formulations are applicable to meet study objectives/timing.
• Perform supervisor resonsiblities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws.
• Establish culture and atmosphere to retain staff withlow turnover.  Provide short and long term solutions supporting continuous improvement.
• Actively lead and participate in scientific dicussions with internal & external customers.  Support Formulation development at varying stages of development.
• Consult with Sponsor representatives 7 PIs/SDs on assigned compounds and projects.
• Application of scientific knowledge in Formulations to advise and / or instruct staff in generative instructions and methods.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills through information discussions with sponsors, peers, manager and interdisciplinary teams.
• Ensure laboratory tasks / operations are executed in compliance with Standar Operator Procedrues, protocols, other requirements.  Establish and review SOPs, protocols, policies, best practices and study procedures.
• Effectively plan, assign, & direct work including appropriate staffing on weekends/holidays, as needed
• Support cross-functional training at the site by offering training to employees outside direct team, while implementing policies to enable training for continued support of our one team culture.
• Ordering reagents/supplies to meet study needs. Communicating potential restrictions prohibiting a study start to Study Management staff (Study Director/Scientific Coordinator)
• Responsible for quality data review while ensuring study management staff are notified of errors in a timely manner.
• Performs all other related duties assigned, such as, but not limited to the following:
• Prepare basic dosing formulations/samples for solution/suspension preparations, utilizing a variety of mixing techniques/equipment, including aseptic formulations 
• Calculate required amounts of reagents to complete each project based on study criteria  
• Develop, draft, & review methods/instructions utilizing Provantis Dispense 
• Apply laboratory experience to participate in troubleshooting 
• Recognize Formulation and/or data issues and communicate those issues 
• Participate in laboratory development and process improvement initiatives 
   

Job Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.), BS/BA degree preferred. 
• Experience: 5+ years of relevant experience with a BS/BA degree, 10+ years with a high school diploma or G.E.D. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above. Previous supervisory experience is preferred. 
• Pharmaceutical, chemistry, or contract research laboratory experience
• Formulations experience required.
• Certification/Licensure: None.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities to achieve goals.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, constantly changing and dynamic environment.
• Computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite), commensurate with essential functions, including the ability to learn a validated system.
• Ability to ensure that a safe working environment is maintained by observing all safety procedures and working methods by making proper use of protective clothing and equipment, and by reading, understanding, and following all safety documents issued or notified of.
• Ability to ensure the integrity of the studies and fulfill the regulatory agencies requirements by performing the activities according to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Business Operating Procedures (BOP) and the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) rules.
• 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.

The pay range for this position is $70-80K per year.  Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.