Job 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 Summary

Responsible for computerized system validation activities within CRL Manufacturing Operations, including, but not limited to, equipment and software. Responsible for maintaining all documentation pertaining to validation activities. Serve as a representative for validation teams, contractors, and vendors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Write / assist in the preparation of clear and concise validation deliverables for computerized systems, including Validation Plans, Requirement Specifications, Configuration Specifications, Risk Assessments, Test Scripts, Traceability Matrices, and Summary Reports.
• Assist system SMEs in the preparation of test scripts comprising formal testing of functional, system and regulatory requirements in conjunction with computerized system validation. Participate in test script execution.
• Assist with validation projects, ensuring timely completion and effective communication of project timelines and milestones.
• Assist with the scheduling and tracking of validation project tasks and timelines using appropriate tools.
• Adhere to pertinent regulatory requirements and departmental policies and procedures [SOPs, safety procedures and biosafety protocols]. 
• Write or assist in the writing of SOPs as they pertain to computer system validation and data integrity. 
• Collaborate with cross functional teams involved in the validation and maintenance of computerized system (e.g. System Owner, IT, QA, Departmental Managers, vendors, etc). 
• Schedule validation project team meetings to ensure project milestone schedules are maintained and deliverables satisfy requirements.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field.
• Experience: 1-3 years of experience in computer system validation within a regulated industry (pharmaceutical, medical device, biotechnology).
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
• Certification/Licensure:  Certifications like Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), or specialized CSV training can be advantageous.
• Other: Comprehensive knowledge of regulatory requirements, including GxPs, 21 CFR Part 11, and Annex 11 as they pertain to computerized systems, is preferred.
• Familiarity of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Documentation Practices (GDP), Data Integrity, ALCOA++.

Compensation Data

The pay rate for this role is $67,000 - $70,000 per  year. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

About Biologics Testing Solutions
With more than 50 years of experience and proven regulatory expertise, the Charles River Biologics group can address challenging projects for biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies worldwide. Offering a variety of services such as contamination and impurity testing, protein characterization, bioassays, viral clearance studies and stability and lot release programs, we support clients throughout the biologic development cycle, from the establishment and characterization of cell banks through preclinical and clinical studies to marketed products. Whether clients need stand-alone services, a unique package of testing, or insourced support, our Biologics group can create a custom solution to suit their needs.  Each year more than 20,000 biologic testing reports are sent each and over 200 licenses products are supported by our biologics testing solutions team.

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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