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Supervisor, Central Shipping
Charles River Laboratories International Inc (CRL)
Mattawan, MI, US, 49071
Job Summary
SALARY: The salary is a flat rate of $72,000 annually. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.
Central shipping supports the transfer of generating, organizing, and verifying, and general oversight of materials shipped. Staff manages shipping materials related to biological specimens, test article, formulation samples and multiple other study materials. Staff also supports the shipping process by maintaining shipment status within the proper shipping system. Staff are knowledge in application of GxPs and applicable SOPs, U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)/International Air Transportation Association (IATA) regulations, along with adhering to study protocols to accurately ship materials.
• Efficiently perform supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws to include interviewing, hiring, training, and developing employees • Develop organizational strength by hiring, identifying, and developing personnel who are scientifically and/or technically strong • Establish culture and atmosphere to maintain good retention and low turnover using available tools and metrics • Assist with providing costing estimates for components of applicable studies • Provide short- and long-term solutions that support continuous improvement • Develop critical thinking, troubleshooting and time management skills aligned with needs of operational areas • Demonstrate effective communication skills through informal discussions with peers, supervisor, and team • Ensure laboratory tasks and operations are executed in compliance with SOPs, protocols, regulatory requirements • Establish and review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), protocols, policies, best practices, and study procedures • Develop contemporaneous knowledge of regulatory requirements • Effectively plan, assign, and direct work within one operational area • Performs all other related duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
• HS/GED/Associates degree with 5 or more years of relevant experience. No previous management 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
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 300 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 20,000 employees within 110 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 86% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2021.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer - all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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 [email protected]. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
Job posted: 2024-05-24
