Computer & Equipment Coordinator
Charles River Laboratories International Inc (CRL)
Mattawan, MI, US, 49071
Job Summary
A Computer and Equipment Coordinator is responsible for the inventory and upkeep of computer terminals and other study-related equipment. The individual in this role works with departments and IT to troubleshoot and repair in-room technology infrastructure.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Maintain, manage, and organize Provantis carts and linked equipment. • Serve as liaison between in-life and IT including trouble shooting and repair of in-room technology infrastructure. • Maintain tracking system for equipment. • Assist with coordination and calibration efforts for scales, standard weight sets, and other equipment. • Serve as central point for ordering of non-consumable equipment. • Stock and maintain of non-consumable equipment. • Identify, socialize, and implement cost saving opportunities, make improvements to ordering and management of equipment processes (harmonize efforts). • Manage request system for non-consumable equipment.
The pay range for this position is $20 - $22/hr.
Job Qualifications
• Education: High School diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.) - required. (A.A./A.S.) or (B.A./B.S.) - preferred. • Experience: 2 years of contract research organization experience preferred; familiarity with research equipment, computer/BMDS set up, and ordering needs preferred. • An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above. • Experience in C++, SmartSheets, Excel, or IT related experience is a plus.
Workplace Requirements • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear and work/type at a computer. • Specific vision abilities required by this job Include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. • Must be able to communicate with other personnel regarding all aspects of a study. • Ability to work around animals, latex, or dust. • General office working conditions with typically low to moderate noise level in the work environment. • While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally is required to wear protective clothing (scrubs and facility shoes; or lab coat, shoe covers, safety glasses) when entering laboratory areas.
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: 2024-05-22
