Laboratory Supervisor - GLP

Laboratory Supervisor - GLP Req ID #:  191611 Location: 

Horsham, PA, US, 19044 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

Reporting directly to the Department Manager, the Lab Supervisor acts as the primary point of contact in matters pertaining to area of responsibility within the laboratory. Responsible for adherence to established guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures of this department. The Supervisor assists in the development, implementation, and delivery of departmental programs; ensure that direct reports receive departmental orientation and required training. This position can be laboratory bench based or inside of the animal vivarium. Responsibilities Various responsibilities listed below may be applicable to Formulations Lab, Animal Care Lab, or Necropsy Lab. If you possess any of these skills, we encourage you to apply!

•    Monitor performance of direct reports. Provide coaching and mentorship as needed. Write and administer performance reviews

•    May assist in the development and maintaining department budget

•    Makes recommendations for and implements ideas for improving the effectiveness of policy or practices

•    Collaborate and confirm all appropriate laboratories and personnel are aware of study specific requirements

•    Supervise the formulations, in-life, or necropsy portions of animal studies where applicable

•    May perform and/or supervise the handling, dose administration, bleeding and/or other laboratory manipulations of Rats, Mice and rabbits on pharmaceutical studies 

•    Assign and manage specific tasks to animal care personnel such as filter changes, sanitizing, cage changes, watering, feeding, mopping, sweeping, etc…

•    Oversee cleaning of other laboratories and common facilities

•    Record and compile required data for animal care records according to SOP requirements 

•    Supervise the preparation and may prepare formulations (solutions and suspensions) for administration to study animals 

•    Ensure formulary study samples are collected, packed, and shipped properly and on time 

•    Review formulation raw data and maintenance records as required by SOP 

•    Ensure adequate supplies of all equipment/materials during course of study 

•    May perform and/or supervise the necropsy/autopsy, blood collection and data collection of Rats, Mice and rabbits Job Qualifications Full Time – Flexible Work Schedule - Includes Weekends and Holidays on a Rotating Basis 

Education: 

•    BS in Life Science or related field - preferred

Experience: 

•    Minimum three years’ experience working in laboratory environment required

•    Leadership experience preferred 

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

Certifications/Licensure:

Other:

•    Strong communication skills, time management skills and computer software experience required 

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.  Our main priority is the wellbeing, health, and safety of our people. We require 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 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 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 - 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 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.

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