Research Scientist

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, who are dedicated to continuous learning and improvement. We will empower you 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 play a key role in bringing life-saving therapies to market faster through simpler, quicker, and more digitalized processes. Whether you are in lab operations, finance, IT, sales, or another area, when you work at Charles River, you will be the difference every day for patients across the globe. IMPORTANT: In order to be considered for this position, a resume/CV must be uploaded and submitted during the application process. Please make sure work history and education are added correctly. 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, as well as the integrity of our pre-clinical studies. In this role, primary responsibilities include: 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. Key Elements We are looking for the following minimum qualifications for this role :  Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) or equivalent in Toxicology or related discipline Good interpersonal and communication skills;  Being proficient in English (spoken and written). Experience in a GLP environment and in preclinical toxicology, and IPN Strong problem-solving skills. Role Specific Information:  Location: 22022 route Transcanadienne, Senneville, QC, H9X 1C1; Transportation: We offer a 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: Weekday schedule, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:45 pm; 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); 3 weeks’ Vacation & 10 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. 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 upload field and 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 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.  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.