Supervisor, Sample Processing

Hiring organization: Charles River Laboratories

Job posted: 2026-06-04

Valid through: 2036-06-04

Locations:

United States - Ashland

Experience requirements: 2-5 years experience

Education requirements: Associated Degree

Description:

For 75 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 Overview

BASIC SUMMARY:

Responsible for the oversight of assigned operations within the sample processing area. Provide direct daily supervision and review work of assigned departmental employees.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Oversee daily operational activities and supervise assigned employees to ensure optimum group performance.
Provide expertise and technical guidance in sample processing laboratory procedures to others as needed.
Oversee the performance and reviewing of all ordered study parameters.
Initiate, test, and validate new methods and equipment. Write, maintain, and review SOPs for the department.
Develop and implement improvement processes or procedures within the department.
Coordinate operation, extended maintenance, and extensive troubleshooting of all sample processing equipment.
Responsible for personnel management activities such as: scheduling, personnel actions (hiring, promotions, transfers, etc.), training and development, providing regular direction and feedback on performance, disciplinary actions and preparing and delivering annual performance and salary reviews.
Recommend short-range operating objectives, organizational structure, staffing requirements and succession plans.
May assist in development of departmental budget.
As required, oversee maintenance of group training manual and training records.
Support the policy of equal employment opportunity through affirmative action in personnel actions.
Ensure adherence to pertinent regulatory requirements and to departmental policies, practices, and procedures [SOPs, safety procedures and biosafety protocols].
Maintain and troubleshoot laboratory information management systems: (e.g., Provantis)
Perform all other related duties as assigned.

The pay for this position is salaried at $70,000. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Associate’s degree (A.A./A.S.) or Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) in science related field recommended.
Experience: 5 years of experience in a pathology or processing laboratory preferred. Previous team leader, supervisory or management experience preferred.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
High level of proficiency in the use of laboratory information management systems preferred.
Certification/Licensure: None
Other: Comprehensive knowledge of operation, maintenance and trouble-shooting procedures associated with equipment used in the sample processing laboratory. Advanced knowledge of GLP and non-GLP compliance guidelines and regulations associated with laboratory procedures.
Must be authorized to work in United States without a sponsor visa now or in the future.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Regularly works in a stationary position; repeatedly moves about the lab/office to access supplies and equipment.
Regularly communicates with other employees/customers and must be able to exchange accurate information verbally and in written form.
Regularly operates a computer.
Must be able to regularly wear personal protective equipment (PPE) according to OSHA regulations and company standards.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Regularly works with biohazards.
Occasionally works with sharp objects (e.g., needles).
Occasionally works with known and unknown toxins and chemicals
The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

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 worked on 80% of the drugs approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the past five years.

We’re committed to providing benefits that elevate your quality of life. Based on your position these may include: bonus/incentives based on performance, 401K, paid time off, stock purchase program, Health and wellness coverage, employee and family wellbeing support programs, and work life balance flexibility.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Charles River is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, family status, pregnancy, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

It is unlawful in some states (including Massachusetts) to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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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