Scientist I

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.

How will you have an impact?:
We are passionate about improving the quality of people's lives. When you join our global family, you will help make a real difference in the world every day.

Why Charles River:

We offer an excellent integration program for our new employees as well as opportunities for internal growth and career development

Our other perks include:

As of Day 1:

• Competitive benefits we pay 90% of premiums (health and dental coverage).
• Access to a savings and retirement program including an employer contribution.
• Vacation & Personal Day Policy.
• Free telemedicine app for you and your family.

Transportation:

• Free parking

What will you work on?:

To serve as a Study Scientist or Principal Investigator/Study Director (for stand-alone Laboratory Sciences studies) in training, as assistant Study Scientist (or Principal Investigator/Study Director) and eventually as the designated Study Scientist (or Principal Investigator/Study Director) responsible for the design, conduct and reporting of Laboratory Sciences studies efficiently, profitably and with the maximum scientific quality.

The Scientist I/II directs the Analysts and other technical staff in scientific matters associated with the conduct, interpretation and reporting of studies.

The difference between Grade I and Grade II is based on experience, with scientists of greater experience and/or wider abilities (i.e. approved for running more complex studies/analyses, or a wider range of studies/analyses) being promoted to the "II" grade within the same level. As such, this document describes the basics of the job and applies to both grades.

• Involved in writing and/or reviewing, as necessary, study schedules, study plans, amendments and standalone and contributing Scientist draft and final reports. The Scientist I/II may be required to promptly communicate verbally or in writing with Study Directors and/or Sponsors on study related business and generate and distribute Client Interaction Reports (CIRs) in a timely manner.
• Oversee and coordinate all aspects of study related Laboratory Sciences procedures, whether performed within the department or by service departments.
• Familiar with standard operating procedures (SOPs), Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and regulations published by the FDA, EPA, JMHW and OECD.
• Review and approve raw data.
• Ensure that a safe working environment is maintained by staff through the observance of safety procedures, the use of protective clothing and equipment, and by the distribution of relevant safety information.
• Notify the Principal Director, Laboratory Sciences and/or the Associate Scientific Director or Scientific Director / Laboratory Manager of technical problems or deviations from budgeted costs as soon as they become apparent.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Who are we looking for?:

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Education: Ph.
D., M.Sc. or B.Sc. in chemistry or a related discipline.
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Experience: Depending on educational background, prior experience in the field may not be necessary.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• General office and laboratory working conditions; the noise level is usually quiet. Employee required to work under time constraints and possess the ability to cope with a variety of urgent issues on a regular basis.

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 120 investigational new drug (IND) programs are conducted in our Safety Assessment facilities.

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