For over 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

We are looking for Operations Assistant to our Operational team. Position will be hourly paid fixed-term contract in our Kuopio site (until 30.4.2024). There will tentatively work from few days until a full week. This position would be well suited for students or employees seeking part-time job.

The tasks consist of 1) project follow-up and updates, 2) managing archives and 3) general administration. The job requires precision, great communication and process management skills. The work also provides an opportunity to develop project managing processes. 

  Job Qualifications

• Education and work experience: Studies in Science(study)/business or previous work experience in similar jobs are considered an advantage.
 • Skills: Good oral and written English. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Good IT skills including MS Office. Knowledge of SAP and Smartheet tools are considered an advantage.
 • Physical requirements: Able to work independently and as guided. 

We value an open-minded and fearless attitude, a desire to learn and embrace something new, and a positive teamwork attitude. You will be supported by your supervisor and nice team members. Remote work might be possible occasionally according work tasks.

We offer you a job in an international working environment where you have the opportunity to develop your skills. In addition to statutory employment benefits, you will have access to ePassport, 24/7 accident insurance and flexible working hours.

If you are interested in the position, please submit your application as soon as possible. We will fill the vacancy as soon as a suitable person is found.

About Discovery
Discovery from Charles River is industry-proven in the successful development of novel therapies, with over 320 patents and 74 preclinical drug candidates delivered to our sponsors in the past 17 years. Backed by more than 650 scientists, our comprehensive, integrated portfolio employs the latest technology and platforms to provide chemistry, biology, and pharmacology services that support clients from the earliest stages of hit identification all the way through to IND. Our client-focused, collaborative approach creates true partnerships that anticipate challenges, overcome obstacles, and move us forward together on the journey of getting new drugs to market.

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 22,000 employees within 100 facilities in 26 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 supported the development of 86% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2021.
 

For more information, please visit www.criver.com.