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Location: Mattawan, MI, US
Job Type: Full time
Shift: 3rd
Work Hours: 10:00 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.
Compensation: $25.50/hour + 10% Shift Differential
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
3rd Shift Role
Third-shift role responsible for operating and troubleshooting LC-MS/MS instruments to support daily schedule. Performs technical laboratory activities in support of client studies or procedures. Performs analysis of data for quality and completeness and determines if results are as expected. Records data in compliance with company and regulatory policies and standards to meet quality and accuracy requirements. Executes scientific testing strategies and studies. May participate in development as part of team. May lead assay research, assay validation or study conduct, or is involved in preparation of material (e.g. protein, nucleic acid, cells, etc.). Reviews and interprets study data, communicates results to clients and writes final reports. Ensures compliance with protocols and all applicable SOPs. Troubleshoots and resolves assay or technical issues in the laboratory when scientific expertise is needed. Contributes to specific dataset interpretation, or when appropriate answering questions from regulatory authorities. For singular focus of Chemistry or Biology disciplines, refer to specified role on job architecture.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- 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
- Assist with and accurately perform laboratory maintenance functions
- Independently and accurately perform laboratory support functions such as labeling, monitoring expiration dates, and solution preparations
- Independently and accurately maintain study specific inventory of consumables
- Independently and accurately write both study and non-study deviations
- Actively participate in process improvement initiatives with minimal oversight
- Develop and maintain critical thinking, troubleshooting and time management skills aligned with needs of the operational area
- Independently and effectively execute routine sample analysis studies
- Independently and accurately executes method validation projects as required by operational area
- Independently operate laboratory instruments as required by operational area
- Independently and accurately perform data analysis in appropriate software for at least one analytical platform, while performing analysis for additional platforms within an operational area with oversight
- Effectively assist in the completion of laboratory investigations, assay troubleshooting and quality observations with oversight
- Independently and accurately prepare paperwork for routine production work as required by operational area
- Effectively assist project lead for sample analysis and validation studies as required by operational area, with oversight as needed
- Effectively assist in training of new staff members for minimal functions as needed
Education
No degree required
Physical Requirements
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.
Req ID #: 235280
Location: Mattawan, MI, US
Job Type: Full time
Shift: 3rd
Work Hours: 10:00 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.
Compensation: $25.50/hour + 10% Shift Differential
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
3rd Shift Role
Third-shift role responsible for operating and troubleshooting LC-MS/MS instruments to support daily schedule. Performs technical laboratory activities in support of client studies or procedures. Performs analysis of data for quality and completeness and determines if results are as expected. Records data in compliance with company and regulatory policies and standards to meet quality and accuracy requirements. Executes scientific testing strategies and studies. May participate in development as part of team. May lead assay research, assay validation or study conduct, or is involved in preparation of material (e.g. protein, nucleic acid, cells, etc.). Reviews and interprets study data, communicates results to clients and writes final reports. Ensures compliance with protocols and all applicable SOPs. Troubleshoots and resolves assay or technical issues in the laboratory when scientific expertise is needed. Contributes to specific dataset interpretation, or when appropriate answering questions from regulatory authorities. For singular focus of Chemistry or Biology disciplines, refer to specified role on job architecture.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- 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
- Assist with and accurately perform laboratory maintenance functions
- Independently and accurately perform laboratory support functions such as labeling, monitoring expiration dates, and solution preparations
- Independently and accurately maintain study specific inventory of consumables
- Independently and accurately write both study and non-study deviations
- Actively participate in process improvement initiatives with minimal oversight
- Develop and maintain critical thinking, troubleshooting and time management skills aligned with needs of the operational area
- Independently and effectively execute routine sample analysis studies
- Independently and accurately executes method validation projects as required by operational area
- Independently operate laboratory instruments as required by operational area
- Independently and accurately perform data analysis in appropriate software for at least one analytical platform, while performing analysis for additional platforms within an operational area with oversight
- Effectively assist in the completion of laboratory investigations, assay troubleshooting and quality observations with oversight
- Independently and accurately prepare paperwork for routine production work as required by operational area
- Effectively assist project lead for sample analysis and validation studies as required by operational area, with oversight as needed
- Effectively assist in training of new staff members for minimal functions as needed
Education
No degree required
Physical Requirements
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Research Analyst
Align your credentials to the PERM job description
PERM requires your education and experience to match the employer's stated minimum requirements exactly. If your degree is in a closely related field, document the equivalency in writing before the labor certification is filed, or USCIS may flag a mismatch at the I-140 stage.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Research-heavy industries like pharmaceuticals, financial services, think tanks, and federal contractors file PERM applications regularly. Prioritize organizations that already have a compliance infrastructure for labor certification rather than those sponsoring their first foreign national.
Clarify the EB-2 versus EB-3 track before accepting an offer
If your role requires only a bachelor's degree, the employer will likely file under EB-3. Confirm this before signing, since priority dates for EB-3 from high-demand countries can run years behind EB-2 NIW self-petition timelines.
Understand how prevailing wage affects your offer letter
DOL requires the offered salary to meet the prevailing wage for your job title and location before certifying the PERM application. Cross-reference your offer against the OFLC Wage Search to verify the wage level aligns, since a Level I wage can slow approval.
Search for Research Analyst sponsorship roles on Migrate Mate
Filter by employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 filing history for research and analytical roles. Migrate Mate surfaces sponsoring employers by occupation so you're not guessing which organizations are willing to run a full PERM process.
Request the employer's I-140 timeline before the PERM is filed
PERM recruitment and audit windows can extend six to twelve months before the I-140 is even submitted. Ask your prospective employer whether they use in-house immigration counsel or an external firm, and confirm their average time from PERM filing to I-140 approval.
Green Card Research Analyst: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Research Analyst role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
It depends on how the employer defines the minimum requirements for the position. If the job genuinely requires a master's degree or a bachelor's degree plus five or more years of progressive experience, EB-2 is the correct category. If a bachelor's degree is sufficient, the role files under EB-3. The PERM job description locks in that determination, so the employer's phrasing matters before the application is submitted.
How does the green card process for Research Analysts differ from H-1B sponsorship?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status capped at 85,000 new approvals annually and subject to a lottery. Green card sponsorship through PERM is a permanent residency pathway with no annual lottery, though per-country priority date backlogs affect nationals from high-demand countries. The PERM, I-140, and adjustment of status process typically takes two to four years for applicants without backlog constraints, but it permanently resolves your work authorization once approved.
What does the PERM labor certification process look like for a Research Analyst position?
The employer must demonstrate through DOL-prescribed recruitment steps that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role. This includes job postings, internal notices, and documented review of applications. The entire recruitment window runs at least 30 days, and the employer must file the PERM application within 180 days of completing that process. If DOL selects the case for audit, the timeline can extend by six months or more.
Which employers sponsor green cards for Research Analyst roles?
Pharmaceutical companies, management consulting firms, federal contractors, academic medical centers, and financial institutions are among the employer types that regularly file PERM applications for Research Analyst positions. You can identify sponsoring employers by searching for EB-2 and EB-3 filing history by job title and industry. Migrate Mate filters employers by documented green card sponsorship history so you can focus on organizations actively running PERM processes for analytical roles.
Can I use an O*NET occupation profile to support my green card application?
O*NET is a DOL-funded database that defines job duties, required education, and typical skills for hundreds of occupations, including Research Analyst roles. Immigration attorneys and employers reference O*NET profiles when drafting PERM job descriptions to ensure the stated requirements match the occupation's standard definition. A description that deviates significantly from the O*NET profile can invite a DOL audit or an I-140 request for evidence.