Facilities Project Associate - Intern 1

Company: Charles River Laboratories, Research Models and Se
Location: Mattawan
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

For 70 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 an--experienced--Facilities Project Associate 1--for our Facilities--Team in Mattawan, Michigan. The Facilities Project Associate 1, as part of a multifaceted team,--is responsible for the organization and smooth--operation of the Facilities Project office and projects, as well as providing high level support to the--Facilities management and site management. This team provides the coordination of the construction / renovation--process from concept (planning, estimating, budgeting, contracting with sub-contractors, assigning workforce, and--verifying quality and progress in the field) to project completion while satisfying the customer and maintaining--budget and schedule. The following are minimum requirements related to the Facilities Project Associate 1--position:

• --Bachelor's degree--in relevant field and 0-2 years relevant experience; or
• --HS / GED and 3 years relevant experience.
• --An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
• --Strong skills required in Microsoft Office Suite, scheduling, and other construction software programs.
• --Travel may be required; obtaining a passport is recommended.
• --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 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 17,000 employees within 90 facilities in 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. And in 2019, revenue increased to $2.62 billion. 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 -85% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2019. Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Disabled/Vet. 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.
  Nearest Major Market: Kalamazoo
  Job Segment: Facilities, Toxicology, Biotech, Pharmaceutical, Laboratory, Operations, Science

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