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Internal Communications Specialist - Microbial Solutions

Charles River Laboratories International Inc (CRL)

Charleston, SC, US, 29407

Internal Communications Specialist - Microbial Solutions Req ID #:  142431 Location: 

Charleston, SC, US, 29407 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.

 

IMPORTANT:   In order to be considered for this position, a resume/CV must be uploaded and submitted during the application process.  Please make sure work history and education are added correctly. Job Summary Develop content and implement internal communication strategies and plans that engage, align and inspire employees with Charles River’s vision and business strategy and drive employees' understanding of and engagement with Charles River’s priorities and key initiatives. Develop and publish content using electronic tools, including Sharepoint, Poppulo, and Digital Signage. Support sitewide communications in Charleston, SC.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

•    Work closely with Communications Manager on communication strategies and activities to support communications within Microbial Solutions business and at Charleston site

•    Assist with development of messaging and internal communications for company updates, key initiatives, and other topics.

•    Assist with implementation of onsite communications strategies, programs or activities that address specific business issues or employee needs and achieve desired results including newsletters (digital and print), digital signage, and intranet.

•    Maintain site and business segment presence on Yammer and SharePoint.

•    Lead local Employee Engagement efforts, including planning and executing onsite events and activities.

•    Assist with video production for internal purposes.

•    Create clear, concise and timely communications that convey key messages tied to business/company goals and foster employee understanding and commitment.

•    Develop well-crafted written material for a variety of audiences and for various communication vehicles including the intranet, e-mail, digital signage, newsletters, and print collateral.

•    Assist with measurement of communications effectiveness using best practices and KPIs. 

•    Perform all other related duties as assigned.  Job Qualifications

•    Education: Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent in communications, public relations, marketing or related discipline.

•    Experience: 1-3 years related experience in corporate communications with a focus on internal audiences and content and digital channel development.

•    An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.

•    Certification/Licensure: None

•    Other: Excellent writing, marketing and communications skills required. Proficiency in creating word-processed documents, spreadsheets, and presentations required. Basic video production and design skills preferred. SharePoint, PowerPoint, and other digital platform skills preferred.

 

IMPORTANT: A resume is required to be considered for this position. If you have not uploaded your resume in your candidate profile, please return to upload field and attach your resume/CV. 

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 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 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 18,000 employees within 100 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 >80% of the drugs approved by the FDA for the past 3 years.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Disabled/Vet.

 

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 crrecruitment_US@crl.com. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

 

For more information, please visit www.criver.com.

Nearest Major Market: Charleston South Carolina

Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina

Job Segment: Biotech, Developer, Pharmaceutical, Laboratory, Science, Technology, Research

Job posted: 2021-12-10

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