For 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.
As a Scientist for our Genetic Toxicology team at the Senneville location, you will be involved in writing and/or reviewing study schedules, study plans, amendments, and reports. Your success will ensure the smooth running of our research, as well as the integrity of our pre-clinical studies.
In this role, primary responsibilities include:
- Write and/or review study schedules, study plans, amendments and standalone and contributing Scientist draft and final reports;
- Prompt verbal or written communication with Sponsors on study related business;
- Generate and distribute Client Interaction Reports (CIRs) in a timely manner;
- Oversee and coordinate all aspects of study related procedures, whether performed within the department or by service departments;
- Review and approve raw data;
- Notify the Senior Director, Laboratory Sciences and/or the Associate Scientific Director of technical problems or deviations from budgeted costs as soon as they become apparent;
- Ensures that projects are performed according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) regulations and is aware of appropriate regulations, guidelines and guidance.
We are looking for the following minimum qualifications for this role:
- Holder of a Master’s degree in Immunology, or any other similar discipline, with a minimum of 3 years of experience in a position related to Biology;
- PhD in Immunology or in any other discipline related to biology;
- Proven experience in production management in a biotechnology or life sciences environment;
- Strong knowledge in cell biology, organotypic models, and biological reagents;
- Demonstrated expertise in project management, planning, and team leadership;
- Excellent communication skills, organizational sense, and problem-solving orientation;
- Ability to work independently, adapt to changing priorities, and maintain rigorous scientific standards;
- Experience in continuous improvement initiatives and scaling strategies for small-scale bioproduction.
Assets:
- Hands-on experience with organ-on-chip systems and hepatocyte cultures with primary and cell line;
- Familiarity with animal component-free culture systems;
- Strong trainer skills and ability to lead technical workshops;
- Track record of scientific writing and publication in peer-reviewed journals;
- Knowledge in genetic toxicology assessment, including micronucleus test, comet assays and sequencing.
Role Specific Information:
- Location: 22022 route Transcanadienne, Senneville, QC, H9X 1C1;
- Transportation: We offer a free shuttle service from the Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue train station and John Abbott College to the Senneville site. Free parking. Electric vehicle charging station;
- Annual bonus based on performance;
- Schedule: Monday to Friday daytime;
- Permanent position as of the hiring, full-time 37.5hrs per week.
Why Charles River ?
- We offer competitive benefits and advantages from day one to support your well-being;
- Free gym on site;
- Employee and family assistance program;
- Excellent welcome program for new employees as well as in-house advancement and career development opportunities;
- Access to a doctor and various health professionals (telemedicine);
- 3 weeks’ Vacation & 10 Personal day policy;
- Many social activities!
If you are interested in contributing to the well-being of our communities, not only across the country but around the world, please join us. This is Your Moment.
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 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in over 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.
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 worked on 80% of the drugs approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the past five years.
We’re committed to providing benefits that elevate your quality of life. Based on your position these may include: bonus/incentives based on performance, 401K, paid time off, stock purchase program, Health and wellness coverage, employee and family wellbeing support programs, and work life balance flexibility.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Charles River is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, family status, pregnancy, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
It is unlawful in some states (including Massachusetts) to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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 [email protected]. 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.
