Research Scientist

2 weeks ago


Laval, Canada Charles River Laboratories 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 play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.
Job Summary
As a Research Scientist for our Toxicology team located in Laval , you will be responsible for overseeing study conduct of preclinical efficacy and/or toxicology studies. 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:

Function as an independent Study Director in accordance with the applicable Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs)
Designs, writes, reviews and edits, as necessary, Study Plans, amendments and study schedules that define and schedule all study activities
Oversees and coordinates all aspects of study procedures, whether performed within the department or by service departments
Ensures that projects are performed according to Standard Operating Procedures and Good Laboratory Practice regulations and is aware of appropriate regulations, guidelines and guidances
Writes, reviews and edits, as necessary, draft or final reports that document all study related procedures and results
Prompt verbal or written communication with Sponsors on study related business
Oversees and coordinates study conduct (protocol development, technical guidance, and reporting)
Key Elements
We are looking for the following minimum qualifications for this role :

Doctorate in Neuroscience and cardiovascular pharmacology or physiology.

Communication, writing and reading comprehension in English is mandatory. Bilingualism in French and English is preferred
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Strong problem-solving skills

Role Specific Information:

Location: Laval / Free parking / Near the subway Montmorency
Annual bonus based on performance
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:15 pm
Hybrid position - Depending on client visits and study needs
Permanent position as of the hiring, full-time 37.5hrs per week

Why Charles River ?

Competitive benefits as of the hiring. We pay up to 85% of premiums (health & dental coverage)
Paid development training
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)
Vacation & 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 17,000 employees within 90 facilities in 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. And in 2019, revenue increased to $2.62 billion.

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 ~85% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2019.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Disabled/Vet.

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.


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