Research Analyst I

**Req ID #**:222295**Location**:Mattawan, MI, US, 49071- 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.**Job Summary**
- 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 ultra high performance liquid chromatography. The team assures 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 that are related to formulations and chemicals used on study.
Essential Functions
- 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 mínimal 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 sample analysis studies with oversight
- Assist in execution of method validation projects with oversight as needed
- Operate laboratory instruments with complete oversight
- Assist with data analysis in appropriate software for at least one analytical platform
- Performs all other related duties as assigned

**Job Qualifications**
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) or equivalent experience. No previous work experience 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 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
Physical Demands:

- While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to perform general office and/or laboratory procedures, which require, talking, hearing, standing, or sitting for long periods of time, typing/entering data into a computer, using appropriate instruments, reaching with hands and arms, and wearing safety equipment (PPE) according to OSHA regulations and company standards.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:

- General office working conditions, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
- While performing the duties of this job the employee may occasionally be required to wear protective clothing (goggles, face shield, surgical mask, cap, gloves, scrubs, boots), work near toxic or caustic chemicals, work with biohazards, and/or work with live animals with risk of exposure to allergens and/or zoonotic diseases.
- The employee may occasionally be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, unpleasant odors, and/or wet, humid and/or extreme temperature conditions.

The pay range for this position is $23/hour. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

**About Microbial Solutions**
Our Microbial Solutions business group has a comprehensive portfolio of endotoxin testing, microbial detection and microbial identification products and services is unlike any other, and has been purposefully designed to meet the complex and ever-changing needs of the industry. We help clients to ensure product safety and quality with easy-to-use yet robust testing solutions that satisfy regulatory requirements, support critical decision making and improve operational efficiencies.
- **About Charles River**
Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We