Research Scientist

**Req ID #**:222440**Location**:Montreal (Senneville), Quebec, CA, H9X 3R3- 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.**Job Summary**
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.

**Job Qualifications**
If you possess the following **qualitifications**, we will train you in the rest:

- Has Molecular Biology experience;
- 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)
- Paid development training
- 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. 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.**Equal Employment Opportunity**
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