Quality Control Coordinator

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For 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.

The Quality Control (QC) Coordinator is a key administrative and logistical support role within the Quality Control department, ensuring the efficient and compliant management of all product samples and associated data. This position serves as the central point of coordination for sample lifecycle activities, from receipt and inventory management to data archiving and external shipment, while strictly adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

The coordinator works cross‑functionally with Project Managers (PMs), laboratory personnel, and external testing sites to maintain data integrity and operational efficiency.

Key

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Coordinate the receipt, logging, labeling, storage, tracking, and disposal of all QC samples.
• Maintain accurate inventory records of all retain, stability, and release samples using LIMS or designated tracking systems.
• Prepare documentation (sample submission forms, shipping request forms, etc.) and coordinate compliant shipment of samples to clients and external testing sites.
• Manage the process for pulling stability samples at specified time points for testing initiation.
• Systematically retrieve, archive, and track QC data packages, ensuring secure storage and accessibility.
• Collaborate with departments to perform audit trail reviews on electronic instrument reports and raw data to ensure data integrity and 21 CFR Part 11 compliance.
• Maintain and update trackers, logbooks, and databases reflecting current sample and testing statuses.
• Serve as the liaison for sample data requests, collaborating with Project Managers and other stakeholders.
• Provide administrative and logistical support to the Quality Control department and management team for ad‑hoc projects and general coordination tasks as required.

• High school diploma or equivalent is required. An Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline (e.g., Chemistry, Biology, Life Sciences) or relevant higher education is strongly preferred.
• 1‑3 years’ experience in a GMP/GLP environment (QC or sample management preferred)
• Proficiency in LIMS, EDMS, and MS Office Suite (Excel, Word) preferred
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills for effective internal and external collaboration.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

The pay rate for this role is $24.00 - $26.00 per hour. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

Charles River is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, family status, pregnancy, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e‑mail message to  This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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