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Administrative Assistant 1

Charles River Laboratories International Inc (CRL)

Wayne, PA, US, 19087

Administrative Assistant 1 Req ID #:  178573 Location: 

Wayne, PA, US, 19087 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. Basic Summary  

Charles River Labs is growing and we want you to be a part of that growth. Take your first step toward a new career!

 

All new hires will receive a sign on bonus of $750.

 

We are seeking an Administrative Assistant  (will work under Office Administration) to support all departments for Biologics Testing Solutions at our Wayne site. This role will sit at Reception Desk and fulfill some reception duties.

The position may work between Wayne and Malvern sites as needed.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  Provide basic administrative support to Office Manager, Department Manager(s) and their organizations. Greet, escort and process clients, guests and visitors to Wayne, PA, site Microsoft proficiency in Word, Excel, Teams and Outlook platforms Place, set up and arrange for catering, as needed. Assist with stocking, inventory, maintaining, cleaning and organizing coffee pantries in both building locations (Malvern and Wayne). DocuSign proficiency following company-provided training. Coverage of other Administrative functions between two business locations (Malvern and Wayne) Administrative functions and projects as assigned by Office Manager. Answer routine/basic questions and accommodate co-workers each shift in regard to office operations and established policies and procedures. With guidance, handle special projects and duties as needed: data collection, report creation, database maintenance, contacting personnel for routine updates Experience (non-proficiency) in PowerPoint, One Note. Prepare routine documents and forms as requested. Stay current with and maintain training record and SOPs as required by company Faxing, scanning and photocopying as needed. Maintain office supplies including inventory, rotation and ordering Maintain and prepare office locations (workstations and offices) for existing and future employees. This may include cleaning, organizing and sanitizing workstations between employees. Maintain, organize and sanitize conference rooms daily in the morning, throughout the day between uses and at the end of the day. Make meeting and travel arrangements, as needed. Assist with calendar management, as needed. Maintain and process expense reports, as needed. Relay information and requests to department members and follow-up as needed. Collate and distribute information. Receive and distribute mail. Take messages and handle routine matters as they arise. Establish and maintain files. Perform all other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School or G.E.D. and specialized administrative training beyond High School. Associate degree or Bachelor’s degree preferred. One to two years related experience.  An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above. May travel between our Wayne, PA and Malvern, PA sites as necessary. Attention to detail, confidentiality, and strong organizational skills are required. Ability to prioritize and multi-task. Strong verbal and written communications. Good keyboarding skills, proficient in utilizing personal computer, e-mail and standard and other office software packages (word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database)

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 Biologics Testing Solutions

With more than 50 years of experience and proven regulatory expertise, the Charles River Biologics group can address challenging projects for biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies worldwide. Offering a variety of services such as contamination and impurity testing, protein characterization, bioassays, viral clearance studies and stability and lot release programs, we support clients throughout the biologic development cycle, from the establishment and characterization of cell banks through preclinical and clinical studies to marketed products. Whether clients need stand-alone services, a unique package of testing, or insourced support, our Biologics group can create a custom solution to suit their needs.  Each year more than 20,000 biologic testing reports are sent each and over 200 licenses products are supported by our biologics testing solutions team.

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.

Nearest Major Market: Philadelphia

Job Segment: Biology, Biotech, Testing, Pharmaceutical, Lab Assistant, Science, Technology

Job posted: 2022-06-11

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