Laboratory Assistant - $1000 Sign on Bonus

For 70 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 Lab Coordinator 1 for our Discovery site located in Worcester, MA. (NOW OFFERING $1000 Sign On Bonus)

The individual in this position will be responsible for supporting the operation of a bioanalytical laboratory. This position requires attention to detail and the ability to interact and communicate effectively with a wide variety of people. The position operates in a fast paced environment where the commitment to teamwork, quality, and speed is essential. This is a non-Scientific role supporting the labs and ensuring they have all equipment and materials.

Some of the responsibilities for this position include:

• Handling of hazardous and flammable chemicals during preparation of laboratory solutions.
• Moving, monitoring and general maintenance of temperature chambers (freezers/refrigerators) containing study samples.
• Stocking laboratories and delivering consumables/chemicals/reagents to lab scientists.
• Some shipping and receiving responsibilities, DOT training for hazardous materials shipping a plus.
• Metrology program coordination and documentation responsibilities.
• Managing hazardous and biohazardous waste streams.

Job Qualifications The following are minimum requirements related to the Lab Coordinator 1 position.

• Education: High school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.). Associate's degree (A.A./A.S.) preferred.
• Experience: 1 year related experience related laboratory experience in a pharmaceutical or contract laboratory environment preferred but not required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office software (such as Word, Excel)
• Ability to interact with others in a calm and professional manner
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing
• Ability to organize and prioritize work while meeting timelines.

Vaccine Mandate
Charles River is a U.S. Federal Contractor. As a result, we must follow the Presidential Executive Order to mandate vaccinations, and ensure our employees are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by December 8, 2021. Our main priority is the wellbeing, health, and safety of our people. We will be requiring proof of vaccination from all employees.

Anyone with requests for disability-related and/or religious exemptions should contact Talent Acquisition (crrecruitment_US@crl.com) so that information can be provided about the accommodation process at Charles River.

About Discovery
Discovery from Charles River is industry-proven in the successful development of novel therapies, with over 320 patents and 74 preclinical drug candidates delivered to our sponsors in the past 17 years. Backed by more than 650 scientists, our comprehensive, integrated portfolio employs the latest technology and platforms to provide chemistry, biology, and pharmacology services that support clients from the earliest stages of hit identification all the way through to IND. Our client-focused, collaborative approach creates true partnerships that anticipate challenges, overcome obstacles, and move us forward together on the journey of getting new drugs to market.