Charles River 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 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

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
• 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

• Open Procedure Areas
• Direct Oversight from Nurse's Station
• Physical Exam Rooms
• Centralized Restrooms
• Synchronized Clocks
• Independent Outpatient Unit

• Alarmed, Controlled Access
• Clean Room
• Laminar Flow hood
• Locked Cabinets
• Refrigerator and Freezer
• DEA License

• Private Monitor Rooms
• Monitor Conference Room
• Dedicated Copy and Fax Machines
• DSL Internet Access

• Refrigerated Centrifuges
• -20º and -70º Freezers
• Sample Storage Refrigerators
• Bar Coding Tracking System
• Remote Temperature Monitoring
• Back Up Generator
• Validated EDT Capabilities

• 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 River Clinical Services Northwest
3615 Pacific Ave
Tacoma, WA 98418
USA
253-593-5304 or 1-877-NWStudy
253-593-5181 (fax)
AskCharlesRiver@crl.com
www.criver.com/