Research Scientist – Molecular Biology

1 week ago

Montreal, Quebec, Canada BioTalent Canada Full time

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 Research Scientist in Molecular Biology in our immunology team located at the Senneville site, you will be responsible for designing and executing scientific testing strategies and studies.

As well as directing assay development, assay validation, or study conduct; Examine and interpret study data, communicate results to clients and write final reports; Act as project scientist, principal investigator, collaborating scientist, project manager or study director, as applicable; Ensure compliance with protocols and all applicable SOPs; Troubleshoot and resolve analytical or technical problems in the laboratory when scientific expertise is necessary; May introduce new technologies or improvements in existing technologies and Provide consulting functions to clients who design a program or experiment, deal with the interpretation of specific data sets or, where appropriate, answer questions . regulatory authorities.

In this role, responsibilities may include:

  • Support non-clinical studies in assessing vector biodistribution/shedding and/or gene expression as part of safety and/or efficacy assessment;
  • Development, optimization and use of qPCR, RT-qPCR, ddPCR, DNA/RNA isolation/quantification assays;
  • Write scientific documents, review and interpret the results;
  • Analyze scientific problems, troubleshoot analytical methods and technical issues;
  • Communicates results to clients and advises clients based on knowledge, experience, best practices and regulatory guidance;
  • Management of scientific projects and technical resources involved in study conduct.

If you possess the following qualifications, we will train you in the rest:

  • Possess a M.Sc. or PhD in Immunology, microbiology or virology, or in related scientific discipline, or have relevant experience;
  • Is computer literate (Microsoft Word and Excel) and possess excellent communication, interpersonal and teamwork abilities;
  • Is fluent in French and English. Bilingualism is preferred;
  • Has GLP knowledge (is an asset)

Why Charles River?

  • Competitive benefits upon hire. We pay up to 85% of premiums (medical & dental coverage)
  • Employee and family assistance program
  • 24/7 access to a doctor and various health care professionals (telemedicine)
  • 3 weeks' Vacation & 10 Personal day policy
  • Numerous organized social activities

If you want to contribute to the well-being of our communities, not only across the country, but around the world, join the team, 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 supported the development of 86% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2021.

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 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 This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

  • Senior Scientist/ Principal Scientist Protein Engineering

    1 week ago

    Montreal, Quebec, Canada Skills Alliance Full time

    Job Title: Senior Scientist/ Principal Scientist - Protein EngineerLocation: Montreal, QCAbout Us: We are a pioneering biotherapeutics company committed to transforming the treatment landscape for cancer and autoimmune diseases. Our mission is to develop innovative, targeted, immune-modulating therapies that address unmet medical needs. At the heart of our...

  • Analytical Scientist

    1 week ago

    Montreal, Quebec, Canada National Research Council Canada Full time

    Help bring research to life and drive your career forward with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Canada's largest research and technology organization.You will interact with, and have the opportunity to learn from, a diverse array of teams within the NRC community that have different expertise as well as many Canadian industrial (Biotech/Pharma)...

  • Data Scientiste

    1 week ago

    Montreal, Quebec, Canada BioTalent Canada Full time

    For 70 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...

  • Analytical Scientist

    2 days ago

    Montreal, Quebec, Canada National Research Council Canada Full time

    Priority may be given to the following designated employment equity groups: women, Indigenous peoples* (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), persons with disabilities and racialized persons*.The Employment Equity Act, which is under review, uses the terminology Aboriginal peoples and visible minorities.Candidates are asked to self-declare when applying to this...

  • Data Scientiste

    1 week ago

    Montreal, Quebec, Canada BioTalent Canada Full time

    Position: Research Scientist in Molecular Biology - Immunology Team Design and execute scientific testing strategies and studies Examine and interpret study data, communicate results, and write final reports Act as project scientist, troubleshoot technical problems, and introduce new technologies Provide consulting functions to clients and...

  • Research Assistant

    1 week ago

    Montreal, Quebec, Canada Institut de recherches cliniques de Montréal Full time

    Founded in 1967, the Montreal Clinical Research Institute (IRCM) is a non-profit organization that conducts fundamental and clinical biomedical research in addition to training high-level scientific succession in an innovative technological environment. Bringing together approximately 425 people, the Institute brings together more than 35 laboratories...

  • Biology - Tier I Canada Research Chair in

    1 week ago

    Montreal, Quebec, Canada Concordia University Full time

    Concordia's research strengths in genomics and bioinformatics span the Faculty of Arts and Science (FAS) and The Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science (ENCS). Researchers from multiple departments within the two faculties (Biology, Chemistry & Biochemistry, and Mathematics & Statistics in FAS; Computer Science & Software Engineering, and Electrical &...

  • Postdoctoral Researcher

    1 week ago

    Montreal, Quebec, Canada McGill University Full time

    Please refer to thejob aid for instructions on how to apply.Position Summary:The primary duties will include:STED Microscopy: Develop STED protocols for sample preparation, image acquisition and image analysis for studying cell-matrix adhesions in fixed and live samples. Focus on maximal resolution in fixed samples including development of expansion...

  • Research Assistant

    1 week ago

    Montreal, Quebec, Canada Centre universitaire de santé McGill Full time

    Organization descriptionLe Centre universitaire de santé McGill (CUSM) est un centre hospitalier universitaire intégré, reconnu à l'échelle internationale pour l'excellence de ses programmes cliniques, de sa recherche et de son enseignement. Le CUSM a pour objectif d'assurer aux patients des soins fondés sur les connaissances les plus avancées dans le...

  • Research Associate

    1 week ago

    Montreal, Quebec, Canada McGill University Full time

    Please refer to thejob aid for instructions on how to apply.Position Summary:Qualifications:Applicants should have a PhD in Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Neuroscience or equivalent, relevant postdoctoral and/or 3-5 years experience and an excellent record of publications in internationally recognized journals. Previous experience studying mitochondrial...

  • Research Assistant or Associate

    1 week ago

    Montreal, Quebec, Canada McGill University Health Centre Full time

    RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF THE MUHCThe Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) is a world-renowned biomedical and hospital research centre. Located in Montreal, Quebec, the Institute is the research arm of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at McGill University. The RI-MUHC is supported...

  • Senior Research Scientist

    1 week ago

    Montreal, Quebec, Canada Valence Labs Full time

    About the Company - Valence LabsValence Labs is a powerhouse of AI research and product development nestled within Recursion, focused on revolutionizing scientific breakthroughs to enhance human lives. Our mission is to blend the flexibility of academia with the resources of the industry, with a key emphasis on creating cutting-edge autonomous systems that...

  • Biology Dept. Fall Ta Positions

    1 week ago

    Montreal, Quebec, Canada McGill University Full time

    Please refer to thejob aid for instructions on how to apply.TA positions of 90 to 180 hrs are available in the Biology Dept.The job descriptions are available on the Biology web site at:Hiring Unit: Biology Department_Course Title and Course NumberBIOL 111 Principles: Organismal BiologyBIOL 115 Essential BiologyBIOL 200 Molecular BiologyBIOL 206 Methods in...

  • Research Scientist

    1 week ago

    Montreal, Quebec, Canada Charles River Laboratories, Research Models and Services, Germany GmbH Full time

    Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Research Scientist - Immunology (Immunogenicity) Location: Montreal (Senneville), Quebec, CA, H9X 3R3 For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe...

  • Postdoctoral Research Fellow

    1 week ago

    Montreal, Quebec, Canada Centre universitaire de santé McGill Full time

    Organization descriptionLe Centre universitaire de santé McGill (CUSM) est un centre hospitalier universitaire intégré, reconnu à l'échelle internationale pour l'excellence de ses programmes cliniques, de sa recherche et de son enseignement. Le CUSM a pour objectif d'assurer aux patients des soins fondés sur les connaissances les plus avancées dans le...

  • Research Assistant

    1 week ago

    Montreal, Quebec, Canada Centre universitaire de santé McGill Full time

    Organization descriptionLe Centre universitaire de santé McGill (CUSM) est un centre hospitalier universitaire intégré, reconnu à l'échelle internationale pour l'excellence de ses programmes cliniques, de sa recherche et de son enseignement. Le CUSM a pour objectif d'assurer aux patients des soins fondés sur les connaissances les plus avancées dans le...

  • Research Scientist

    1 week ago

    Montreal, Quebec, Canada Charles River Laboratories, Research Models and Services, Germany GmbH Full time

    Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: 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...

  • Biology Dept. Ta Position

    1 week ago

    Montreal, Quebec, Canada McGill University Full time

    Veuillez référer au guidepour obtenir des instructions sur la façon de postuler.Si vous êtes un employé actif de McGill (c.à-d. actuellement dans un contrat ou un poste actif à l'Université McGill), ne postulez pas via ce site de carrière. Connectez-vous à votre compte McGill Workday et postulez à cette affichage en utilisant le rapport Find Jobs...

  • Research Associate

    1 week ago

    Montreal, Quebec, Canada Centre universitaire de santé McGill Full time

    Organization descriptionLe Centre universitaire de santé McGill (CUSM) est un centre hospitalier universitaire intégré, reconnu à l'échelle internationale pour l'excellence de ses programmes cliniques, de sa recherche et de son enseignement. Le CUSM a pour objectif d'assurer aux patients des soins fondés sur les connaissances les plus avancées dans le...

  • Research Scientist Bioanalysis

    1 week ago

    Montreal, Quebec, Canada Charles River Laboratories, Research Models and Services, Germany GmbH Full time

    Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: 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....