Scientist - Immunology (Molecular Biology)

Req ID #: 230587

Laval, QC, CA

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.

**Job Summary**

As a **Scientist**for our **Immunology**team at the **Laval**location, you will support studies conducted in the department and you will be responsible for designing, conducting, and reporting immunology studies in an efficient, cost-effective, and efficient manner, with maximum scientific quality

In this role, primary **responsibilities**include:

- Undertake the role of Study Director and project Scientist for the conduct of Immunology laboratory related studies (in at least one of these assay types offered in the department - TK (ligand-binding assays), ADA (Immunogenicity), Biomarker, Multiplex);
- Prepare study-related documentation (study schedule, technical procedures, study plans/amendments and reports/summary reports/amendments);
- Review study-related documentation (worksheets and data);
- Prepare and review SOP (Standard Operating Procedures);
- Ensure the availability of test item, reagents, matrix, etc. to support an uninterrupted study progress;
- Plan studies in an efficient manner with regards to the experiment required, staff requirements and their qualifications;
- Ensure that study personnel are fully aware of their required duties within the studies, including experiment conduct, data collection and integrity;
- Monitor the laboratory activities during the study by conducting regular visits to the lab, by supervising critical activities and reviewing the records as appropriate.

**Key Elements**

We are looking for the following **minimum qualifications** for this role:

- Minimum of a Bachelor in Immunology or related discipline;
- Hands-on experience in one or some of the following areas: ELISA/ligand-binding assays, TK/ligand-binding assays, ADA/Immunogenicity, and/or multiplex assays;
- At least 1-2 years’ experience in an Immunology Analyst position;
- Ability to work under time constraints and adapt to change;
- Flexibility to work on changing work schedules;
- Ability to lead work in a team environment.

**Role Specific Information**:

- **Location**: 445 Boul. Armand-Frappier, Laval, QC, H7V 4B3;
- **Transportation**: Free parking. Near the Montmorency Subway. Electric vehicle charging station parking. Electric vehicle charging station;
- Annual bonus based on performance;
- **Schedule**: Monday to Friday, 8am to 4:15pm;
- 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.**

**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 ex