For nearly 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
The Junior Analyst is responsible for performing or managing technical laboratory activities in support of client studies or procedures. He/She will perform or oversee analysis of data for quality and completeness and determines if results are as expected. In addition, this individual is responsible for recording data in compliance with company and regulatory policies and standards to meet quality and accuracy requirements.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Performs all laboratory functions as tasked with high degree of accuracy and strict adherence to Company’s quality requirements.
- Maintains proper records that are compliant with good documentation practices (GDP) and data integrity requirements, for all testing and test-related activities (e.g. raw data sheets, usage log books, and all other records).
- Generates reports for all tests performed in an accurate and timely manner, ensuring that targets are met for accuracy and turnaround time.
- To prepare media and other materials used for test services, including washing of glassware and depyrogenation
- To perform Environment monitoring as required
- To perform QC of media and lab consumables as required
- Performs good housekeeping and maintenance of the laboratory, especially in the area of responsibility.
- Prepares client test protocols, facilitates training of other analysts for the approved client test protocols, and updates protocol database.
- Generates or revises standard operating procedures (SOPs) relating to area of responsibility during routine document review or when there is a regulatory update.
- Participates in investigations (e.g. root cause analysis, impact analysis, risk assessment, corrective action, etc.)
- Contributes significantly to the activities of the assigned technical committee, as per the duties and responsibilities designated to the committee.
- Provides support during external and internal audits for the areas of responsibility.
- Actively seeks improvement within area of responsibility and takes necessary action to implement such improvements.
- Participate in method development and validation of routine and customised testing services.
- Participate in the establishment of customised routine testing services and validations that are in compliance with the latest regulatory and/or customer requirements.
- Conducts test demonstrations to clients during site visit or when necessary.
- Documents and reports to immediate superior any event that has occurred at the laboratory which could, in his/her reasonable opinion, potentially result in a hazardous, litigious or quality-compromising situation.
- Adheres to Company Policies and Procedures.
- Ensures relevant Health and Safety requirements are adhered to, including undertaking any mandatory training as required.
- Undertakes any other duty or responsibility, at the request of your manager that may be required within reason within the remit of your role.
Job Qualifications
- Diploma / Bachelor of Science or any related field
- Preferred minimum 1 year of working experience in an ISO17025 / cGMP laboratory environment
- Meticulous, self-starter and motivator
- Good technical understanding and judgement
- Good interpersonal and communication skills across cultures
- Team player with ability to work in cross-functional teams as well as independently depending on requirement of task on hand
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 supported the development of 86% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2021.
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.Featured jobs
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Charles River is an early-stage Contract Research Organization (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.
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About Charles River
Charles River is an early-stage Contract Research Organization (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.