Security - Associate 1

Security - Associate 1 Req ID #:  65651 Location: 

Mattawan, MI, US, 49071 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 an experienced SecurityAssociate1 for ourCorporate Security Departmentteamlocated inMattawan, MI.

A Security Associate1 is responsible for:

· Acts in a central communication role for emergencies; notifies appropriate CRLSecurity Research personnel and local emergency agencies within defined procedures; as determined by recorded number of adverse/positive feedback responses for employees during each month.

· Notifies the appropriate emergency agencies in the event of an emergency or when an adverse incident occurs; as determined by recorded number of adverse/positive feedback responses for employees during each month.

· Maintains high level of proficiency in all Security policies and procedures; as determined by recorded number of adverse/positive feedback responses for employees during each month.

· Makes basic changes to the card access system (e.g., adding/deleting access, issuing temporary badging based on badge information). Remains familiar with and attains knowledge of special access procedures; as determined by recorded number of adverse/positive feedback responses for employees during each month.

· Maintains overall protection of CRLpersonnel, property, and resources; as determined by recorded number of adverse/positive feedback responses for employees during each month.

· Performs Gate Guard, Security Patrol, visitor control, enforcement of security policies and procedures, and traffic control as assigned. Grants entry to authorized personnel; as determined by recorded number of adverse/positive feedback responses for employees during each month.

· Maintains courteous and professional conduct; as determined by recorded number of adverse/positive feedback responses for employees during each month.

· Communicates effectively with supervisors, colleagues, and Study Directors.

· Effectively works in a team and demonstrates a commitment to achieving company goals.

· Timeliness of assigned duties; periodic timed assessments of security tasks will be conducted to assess job performance.

· Prompt reporting to assigned work locations; measured and recorded.

The following are minimum requirements related to theSecurityAssociate1 position.

Qualifications (Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Abilities required to accomplish the essential functions) include but are not limited to:

· HS/GED and 0-2 years of relevant experience.

· First Aid and CPR certifications.

· Intermediate computer skills such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel are required.

· Computer skills, commensurate with Essential Functions and including 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.

About Safety Assessment

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 120 investigational new drug (IND) programs are conducted in our Safety Assessment facilities.

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 14,000 employees within 80 facilities in 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. And in 2018, revenue increased by 22% to $2.27 billion from $1.86 billion in 2017.

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 ~85% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2018.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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

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