Research Scientist - Toxicology

Overview

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At Charles River, we are passionate about improving the quality of people’s lives. When you join our global family, you will help create healthier lives for millions of patients and their families. Charles River employees are innovative thinkers, dedicated to continuous learning and improvement, and will be empowered with the resources you need to grow and develop in your career.

As a Charles River employee, you will be part of an industry-leading, customer-focused company at the forefront of drug development. Your skills will help bring life-saving therapies to market faster through simpler, quicker, and more digitalized processes.

Job Summary

As a Research Scientist for our Infusion, Parenteral, and Neurotoxicology (IPN) team located in Senneville, you will be responsible for overseeing study conduct of preclinical efficacy and/or toxicology studies, specifically those with parenteral and CNS routes of administration. Your success will ensure the smooth running of our research and the integrity of our pre-clinical studies.

Responsibilities

• Design, write, review and edit Study Plans, amendments and study schedules that define and schedule all study activities.
• Oversee and coordinate all aspects of study procedures, whether performed within the department or by service departments.
• Ensure projects are performed according to Standard Operating Procedures and Good Laboratory Practice regulations and are aware of applicable regulations, guidelines and guidances.
• Write, review and edit, as necessary, draft or final reports that document all study-related procedures and results.
• Provide prompt verbal or written communication with Sponsors on study-related business.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) or equivalent in Toxicology or related discipline
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written)
• Experience in a GLP environment and/or in preclinical toxicology is an asset
• Strong problem-solving skills

Role Specific Information

• Location: 22022 Route Transcanadienne, Senneville, QC, H9X 1C1
• Transportation: 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
• Schedule: Weekdays, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:45 pm
• Permanent, full-time position (37.5 hrs/week) as of hire

Why Charles River?

• Competitive benefits as of hiring, with up to 85% of premiums covered (health & dental)
• Paid development training
• Employee and family assistance program
• Strong welcome program and opportunities for in-house advancement and career development
• Access to a doctor and various health professionals (telemedicine)
• 3 weeks of vacation and 10 personal days
• Many social activities

Important: A resume is required to be considered for this position. If you have not uploaded your resume in your candidate profile, please return to the upload field to attach your resume/CV.

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 team can design and execute programs that anticipate challenges and avoid roadblocks for a smooth, efficient journey to market. Each year approximately 120 IND programs are conducted in our Safety Assessment facilities.

About Charles River

Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We offer a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both GLP and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. We also provide products and services to support clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. With over 20,000 employees in 110 facilities across 20+ countries, we coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives to resolve client challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, government agencies, hospitals and academic institutions.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

If you require special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by emailing. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only.

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

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