Research Analyst - Analytical Chemistry

Charles River has 75 years of experience in supporting discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. This description outlines the role and expectations for candidates who will contribute to safety assessment and analytical chemistry activities at our Cleveland, OH site.

We are seeking a Research Analyst I for our Analytical Chemistry Team at our Safety Assessment site located in Cleveland, OH
. The analytical chemistry discipline is responsible for the analysis of dose formulations according to applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and/or GxP regulations. The team develops and validates methods using a variety of instruments and platforms, with an emphasis on high performance liquid chromatography. The team ensures that mixtures of test article with carrier are prepared at the proper concentration, are homogeneous, and are stable.

In addition, the team is often involved in investigations and issues related to formulations and chemicals used on study.

Essential Functions (The fundamental Competencies/Skills & Responsibilities of the role (products and services provided/results accomplished) include, but are not limited to, those listed:

• Efficiently perform and document all procedures, materials and results in compliance with applicable regulatory standards as applicable (protocols, methods, SOPs, etc.)
• Demonstrate effective communication skills through informal discussions with peers, supervisor, and team
• Assist with laboratory maintenance functions
• Independently perform laboratory support functions such as labeling and solution preparations
• Assist with maintaining study specific inventory of consumables with oversight
• Write both study and non-study deviations with minimal oversight
• Actively participate in process improvement initiatives with oversight
• Develop critical thinking, troubleshooting and time management skills aligned with needs of the operational area
• Assist in execution of routine studies with oversight
• Assist in execution of assay and/or method validation projects with oversight as needed
• Operate laboratory instruments with complete oversight
• Assist with data analysis in appropriate software for at least one platform
• Performs all other related duties as assigned

Qualifications (Knowledge, Experience,

Skills and Abilities

required to accomplish the essential functions) include but are not limited to:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS)
• No previous work experience required
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing at all levels inside and outside the organization.
• Basic familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite
• Computer skills, commensurate with Essential Functions, including the ability to learn a validated system
• 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 rate for this position is $21.00/hr.

Must be authorized to work in the United States without a sponsor visa, now or in the future.

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.

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…