Research Center Profile:
Charles River Clinical Services Northwest
Charles River Laboratories is a global company committed to
improving human health by partnering with global pharmaceutical and
biotechnology companies, academic institutions and the government
to advance the drug discovery and development process. Our
best-in-class products and services portfolio is designed to ensure
that medications used by patients are both safe and effective.
Charles River Laboratories acquired Northwest Kinetics, the premier
early phase clinical pharmacology unit in the Pacific Northwest, in
October of 2006. Located in a built-to-suit facility with 250 beds
in Tacoma Washington, we offer single-study capacity, advanced
technical capability, and a full range of services for both short-
and long-term Phase 0, I and II clinical studies of investigational
drugs, vaccines, and devices. The facility’s state-of-the-art
design amplifies the company’s strength in conducting complex and
procedure-intensive trials.
Our Core Competencies
- Complex, procedure intensive phase I and IIa trials
- Dedicated Physician Principal Investigators
- Certified Clinical Research Coordinators and Clinical
Investigators
- Protocol feasibility feedback
- Sponsor-Specific Study Teams
- Expedited study start up and flexible timeline
- Hands-on project management approach
Charles River Laboratories Clinical Services - Northwest
Kinetics has over 12 years of experience specializing in Phase I
and Phase II clinical research.
Trial Experience
- Drug Interaction
- First-in-Man
- Food Effect
- Bioequivalency/Bioavailability
- Vaccines
- Ethnicity Effect
- Gastric Absorption
- Thorough QT
- Microdosing/Information rich phase I
Therapeutic Areas
- Cardiology
- Dermatology
- Dental
- Pulmonology
- Rheumatology
- Endocrinology
- Urology
- Neurology
- Ophthalmology
- Gynecology
- Gastroenterology
- Immunology
We have the unique ability to meet the demands of our clients.
If you do not see your particular area of interest above, please
email us at
businessdevelopmentNW@crl.com
for more information.
We work with large pharmaceutical companies, as well as small
start-up companies. We also work with some of the largest CRO's
in the industry, and have a client retention rate of over 80%.
Please feel free to ask us for references.
Our facility is conveniently located about 30 minutes south of
the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (about 30 miles south of
Seattle) and approximately 5 minutes from one of Tacoma's major
trauma center hospitals. We are located in a built-to-suit facility
near downtown Tacoma. The facility includes 250 beds, a
fully-equipped sample processing lab, and ample areas for storage
of samples and CRF’s. The facility also includes on-site dedicated
monitor rooms
Facility Specifications
- 250 Beds
- Built-to-Suit Facility Design
- Recruitment Call Center
- High-Volume Screening Areas
- Comfortable Participant Activity Areas
- Three-Chamber Pharmacy
- Versatile Clinical Procedure Bays
- Equipment Mobility
- Spacious Processing Laboratory
- Large Commercial Kitchen
- Private Monitor Rooms
- Technology Ready Data Capabilities
- Dedicated ward for ADME studies
- Mortara Instruments Certified Clinical Pharmacology Unit
- Control of Environmental Conditions, Subject Activity, Safety
& Security
Screening & Conduct
- Open Procedure Areas
- Direct Oversight from Nurse’s Station
- Physical Exam Rooms
- Centralized Restrooms
- Synchronized Clocks
- Independent Outpatient Unit
Pharmacy
- Alarmed, Controlled Access
- Clean Room
- Laminar Flow hood
- Locked Cabinets
- Refrigerator and Freezer
- DEA License
Sponsor Areas
- Private Monitor Rooms
- Monitor Conference Room
- Dedicated Copy and Fax Machines
- DSL Internet Access
Laboratory
- Refrigerated Centrifuges
- -20º and -70º Freezers
- Sample Storage Refrigerators
- Bar Coding Tracking System
- Remote Temperature Monitoring
- Back Up Generator
- Validated EDT Capabilities
Participant Areas
- Large Day Room
- Computer Stations with Internet Access
- In Room TV, VCR, DVD Units
- Videogame Systems
- Dedicated Visiting Areas
- Laundry Facilities
- Entry and exits are monitored by a 24-hour security system. The
conduct floors are each 30,000 square feet is separated into two
operating units allowing Northwest Kinetics to conduct multiple
studies concurrently. Each unit offers semi-private rooms, dining
and activity rooms, administrative areas, and phlebotomy stations.
24-hour monitoring of our low-temperature freezers assures
safe-keeping of bioanalytical specimens for both short and long
term storage.
- All medical equipment is regularly inspected and maintained by
an independent licensed biomedical repair company. Our
reference/safety laboratory results are contracted through a local
laboratory that provides a courier service three times daily. At
Charles River Clinical Services Northwest the reference/safety
laboratory results are reported on-site, in a secure location, for
immediate review by the physician. Any problems can be detected and
decisions can be made in a timely manner to benefit both you and
the safety of our study participants.
Charles Rivers' 7,500 employees serve clients from
facilities located in more than 16 countries. The employees are
devoted to the exceptional science and service for which Charles
River is known and respected. With proven scientific excellence and
team work, Charles River is at the forefront of advancing the
search for drugs from discovery through market approval. We are
committed to partnering with our clients to produce excellence in
clinical research. We provide you direct access to the clinical
team and pay careful attention to customer service.
- Certified Clinical Research Coordinators
- Full Time Research Nurses
- Certified Clinical Investigators
- Experienced Pharmacists Pharmacy Technicians
- Consulting panel of Board Certified Medical Specialists
- Full Time Recruiting Call Center
Each study is assigned a dedicated team consisting of:
- Principal Investigator
- Project Manager
- Clinical Research Coordinator
- Research Associate
- Regulatory Affairs Department
- Data Transcriptionist
- Recruiting Call Center
Recruiting
We have a recruiting call center that is active seven days a
week.
- Participant Demographics15,000 Active Participants
- HIPAA Compliant Database
- Compliant Study Subjects
- Demographically Diverse Population (age & gender)
- Specialty Patient Populations
- Population of 3.8 million in greater Tacoma/Seattle
Our Client-Centered Vision
- To bring a new level of client focus uncommon in early-phase
clinical development.
- To adopt process solutions to improve operations.
- To run an efficient, non-bureaucratic, flat organizational
model that keeps everyone, including top management, close to the
client.
- To create a company that customers love to work with and
employees love to work for.
Contact Information - Placing a Trial
If you are interested in contacting this center to discuss
placing a clinical trial, please send an email to the Business
Development department:
BusinessDevelopmentNW@crl.com
Charles River Clinical Services Northwest
3615 Pacific Ave
Tacoma, WA 98418
USA
Phone: 253-593-5304 or 1-877-NWStudy
Fax: 253-593-5181
EMail: BusinessDevelopmentNW@crl.com
Web Site: http://www.criver.com/clinical_services/
The following trial(s) are actively recruiting patients:
If you are interested in contacting this center to discuss placing a clinical
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