Job Summary
We are looking for a Metrology Professional 1 in our Equipment Compliance department located at our site in Mattawan, MI.
A Metrology Professional 1 is responsible for, but not limited to, coordinating and/or performing the calibration, qualification, and maintencance efforts of equipment and the documentation of those activities; participating in equipment compliance-related activies and committee meetings; assisting in guiding the Equipment Compliance efforts at Charles River Laboratories; ensuring consistency of SOPs and forms across departments for common equipment and systems; maintaining contact with service and equipment vendors; and training other Equipment Compliance staff and laboratory personnel on equipment-related procedures and compliance issues.
Qualifications (Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Abilities required to accomplish the essential functions) include but are not limited to:
BS in relevant field and 7-9 years of relevant experience with applicable certification; or BS in relevant field and 8-10 years of relevant experience without certification; or HS/GED with 9-11 years of relevant experience with applicable certification; or HS/GED and 11-13 years of relevant experience without certification.
Basic familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
Computer skills, commensurate with Essential Functions and including 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
About MPI Research, a Charles River Company
MPI Research is a premier non-clinical contract research organization (CRO) providing comprehensive testing services to biopharmaceutical and medical device companies worldwide.
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 120 investigational new drug (IND) programs are conducted in our Safety Assessment facilities.
With over 11,000 employees within 70 facilities in 18 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our clients unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world. And in 2016, revenue increased by 23.3% to $1.68 billion from $1.36 billion in 2015.
At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of peoples 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 ~70% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2016.
Charles River Laboratories, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disabled/Vet.