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 Summary** We are seeking a **Research Analyst I** for our **Formulations** Team at our Safety Assessment site located in **Mattawan, MI** . **Basic Summary:** A Research Analyst within the Formulations discipline is responsible for following detailed instructions to manipulation supplied compounds in support of overall study objectives. Analysts produce quality formulations bound by Protocol requirements, while working in a fast paced, deadline driven environment with discipline staff as well as internal customers. + Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (The fundamental Competencies/Skills & Responsibilities of the role (products and services provided/results accomplished) include, but are not limited to, those listed: + Efficiently perform and document all procedures, materials and results in compliance with applicable regulatory standards as applicable (protocols, methods, SOPs, etc.). + Effectively demonstrates the behaviors and performance characteristics as described in the CRL DNA. + Demonstrates effective communication skills through both informal and formal discussions with peers, supervisor, and team. + Independently and efficiently assist to sterilize laboratory equipment using autoclave or other methods. + Assist in washing and maintenance of glassware and lab cleanliness. + Demonstrate responsibility for the disposal and transport of residual dosing material, non-regulated pharmaceutical solids, accumulated single-use containers to designated waste receiving areas. + Assist with maintenance and basic troubleshooting of equipment. + Actively participate in process improvement initiatives with oversight. + Independently clean laboratory space following material formulation. + Accurately complete deviation events and laboratory investigations with oversight. + Effectively utilize various mixing methods and apparatuses to prepare formulations. + Efficiently prepare dosing material and samples for solutions, suspensions, diets and dispensations. + Confidently prepare formulations under the observation of discipline management and scientific staff. + Performs all other related duties as assigned. **HOURLY RATE:** The pay rate for this position is $23.50/hr + 10% shift differential on Saturday and Sunday. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location. **SHIFT SCHEDULE:** Friday to Monday 6:00 AM-2:30 PM **TRAINING SCHEDULE:** Monday to Friday 6:00 AM-2:30 PM for first 12 weeks of employment Qualifications _(Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Abilities required to accomplish the essential functions) include but are not limited to:_ + Education: HS/GED/Associate degree. Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in a relevant field preferred. + Experience: Zero - two years of relevant experience. + An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above. **Other:** + Competency required for departmental technical skills. + 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. + Education: Associate's degree (A.A./A.S.) or equivalent in chemistry/pharmacy or related discipline preferred. Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) desired. + Experience: 3-5 years related experience in formulations. Six months to one year in a leadership role desired. + An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above. + Certification/Licensure: None required. + Other: A mathematical aptitude required. Demonstrated leadership and word processing skills. Effective written and verbal skills **Workplace Requirements** + While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to perform general office and/or laboratory procedures, which require, talking, hearing, standing, or sitting for long periods of time, typing/entering data into a computer, using appropriate instruments, reaching with hands and arms, and wearing safety equipment (PPE) according to OSHA regulations and company standards. + Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. + The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. + While performing the duties of this job the employee may occasionally be required to wear protective clothing (goggles, face shield, surgical mask, cap, gloves, scrubs, boots), work near toxic or caustic chemicals, work with biohazards, and/or work with live animals with risk of exposure to allergens and/or zoonotic diseases. + The employee may occasionally be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, unpleasant odors, and/or wet, humid and/or extreme temperature conditions. **Competencies** Collaborate -We collaborate when we partner with each other and promote teamwork, when we communicate clearly and effectively across the hall or around the globe, and when we welcome all forms of diversity and encourage inclusiveness.Own - We act like owners when we hold ourselves accountable for our actions, when we respond to internal and external client needs with speed and accuracy, when we set and achieve meaningful goals, and when we strive towards continuous improvement.Care - We show we care when we respect each other, our animals and the communities where we work and live, when we create a positive healthy workplace, when we are mindful of our compliance standards, and when we choose to do the right thing.Lead - We lead when we advocate our purpose and model our values, when we deliver innovation, when we embrace change, and when we appreciate and celebrate the great work of others. **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 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. 226873