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Req ID #: 233218
Location: Horsham, PA, US
Shift: 1st
Job Type: Full time
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
Perform a variety of activities related management of study samples including, sample processing, storage, and client support and inventory management.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Protocol Interpretation with guidance.
- Complete Watson inventory training.
- Perform daily tasks including sample receipt, processing, and storage of samples.
- Label creation.
- Labelling of collection tubes and/or vials.
- Train on blood related procedures/techniques.
- Communicate sample discrepancies with appropriate parties involved within the Test Facility.
- Maintain blood supply inventory closet.
- Notify appropriate personnel when supplies require ordering.
- Perform all tasks in compliance with Good Laboratory Practice Regulations (GLPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Assist with appropriate storage placement conditions for all incoming samples per protocol requirements.
- Clean/Maintain blood processing area including but not limited to centrifuges, countertops, blood processing associated equipment/tools and coolers.
- Perform data-entry/documentation to maintain accurate status of all sample processing.
- Retrieve/Restock study materials as needed.
- Maintain appropriate documentation to demonstrate positive control of study-related materials with guidance.
- Manage sample processing.
- Maintain processing records and inventory of required samples per protocol requirements.
- Complete training requirements as applicable.
- Perform all other related duties as assigned.
The pay range for this position is between $21.00 and $23.00. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.
Job Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: High School Diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D. or equivalent) required; Associates preferred. GLP experience preferred.
Experience: 0-1 years experience in a life science laboratory. 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
Other: Must be detailed oriented and have general familiarity with lab procedures. Good verbal and written communication skills required. Basic computer skills; familiarity with Microsoft Office, Excel software and Smartsheets required. Ability to organize and prioritize work and meet timelines efficiently.
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 #: 233218
Location: Horsham, PA, US
Shift: 1st
Job Type: Full time
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
Perform a variety of activities related management of study samples including, sample processing, storage, and client support and inventory management.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Protocol Interpretation with guidance.
- Complete Watson inventory training.
- Perform daily tasks including sample receipt, processing, and storage of samples.
- Label creation.
- Labelling of collection tubes and/or vials.
- Train on blood related procedures/techniques.
- Communicate sample discrepancies with appropriate parties involved within the Test Facility.
- Maintain blood supply inventory closet.
- Notify appropriate personnel when supplies require ordering.
- Perform all tasks in compliance with Good Laboratory Practice Regulations (GLPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Assist with appropriate storage placement conditions for all incoming samples per protocol requirements.
- Clean/Maintain blood processing area including but not limited to centrifuges, countertops, blood processing associated equipment/tools and coolers.
- Perform data-entry/documentation to maintain accurate status of all sample processing.
- Retrieve/Restock study materials as needed.
- Maintain appropriate documentation to demonstrate positive control of study-related materials with guidance.
- Manage sample processing.
- Maintain processing records and inventory of required samples per protocol requirements.
- Complete training requirements as applicable.
- Perform all other related duties as assigned.
The pay range for this position is between $21.00 and $23.00. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.
Job Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: High School Diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D. or equivalent) required; Associates preferred. GLP experience preferred.
Experience: 0-1 years experience in a life science laboratory. 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
Other: Must be detailed oriented and have general familiarity with lab procedures. Good verbal and written communication skills required. Basic computer skills; familiarity with Microsoft Office, Excel software and Smartsheets required. Ability to organize and prioritize work and meet timelines efficiently.
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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Which science and research companies sponsor H-1B visas in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania's H-1B sponsorship activity in science and research is concentrated among pharmaceutical and biotech companies in the Philadelphia region, including GSK, Merck, and Johnson and Johnson facilities in the suburbs, alongside major academic medical centers like Penn Medicine and CHOP. University employers including Penn State, Carnegie Mellon, and Drexel also file H-1B petitions regularly for research faculty and postdoctoral scientists.
Which cities in Pennsylvania have the most science and research H-1B sponsorship jobs?
Philadelphia and its surrounding suburbs, particularly Montgomery and Chester counties, account for the largest share of science and research H-1B sponsorship jobs in Pennsylvania, driven by pharmaceutical manufacturing and clinical research operations. Pittsburgh is the second major hub, supported by Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh's research enterprise. State College and Bethlehem also see activity tied to Penn State and Lehigh University.
What types of science and research roles typically qualify for H-1B sponsorship in Pennsylvania?
Roles that typically qualify are those requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a specific scientific discipline directly related to the position. In Pennsylvania, this commonly includes research scientists, biostatisticians, computational biologists, chemists, clinical research associates, and laboratory scientists in pharmaceutical or academic settings. Positions where any general degree would satisfy the requirement, rather than a specific field of study, are less likely to meet the H-1B specialty occupation standard.
How do I find science and research H-1B sponsorship jobs in Pennsylvania?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship type, state, and industry, making it straightforward to browse science and research H-1B sponsorship jobs in Pennsylvania without sorting through roles that don't offer sponsorship. You can narrow results to the Philadelphia metro, Pittsburgh, or other Pennsylvania locations and focus on employers with an active H-1B sponsorship history in research and scientific disciplines.
Are there any Pennsylvania-specific considerations for H-1B sponsorship in science and research?
Pennsylvania's concentration of nonprofit universities and academic medical centers matters because cap-exempt employers, including most universities and affiliated research institutions, can file H-1B petitions year-round without entering the annual lottery. If you're targeting a research role at an institution like Penn, Pitt, or a hospital-affiliated research center, the standard April lottery timeline may not apply, which can significantly affect how quickly a petition can be filed.
What is the prevailing wage for H-1B science & research jobs in Pennsylvania?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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