Laboratory Analyst

Req ID #: 228065

Montreal, QC, CA

1st

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 **Laboratory Analyst** for our **Senneville**site, you will perform sample analysis work in a laboratory environment, perform data analysis to determine if results meet expectations and record data in accordance with company policies and standards to meet quality and accuracy requirements. We are currently hiring for the **Genetic Toxicology**and the **Molecular Biology** teams.

In the **Genetic Toxicology** analyst role, **responsibilities** may include:

- Perform the following techniques:

- Bacterial Mutation Test (BMT)
- Chromosome Aberration Test (CAT)
- InVitro Micronucleus (IVM)
- Mammalian Cell Mutation Test (MCM)
- Micronucleus Test (MNT), Comet Assay
- Cytotoxicity Test and Mode of Action Assay (MOA)
- Analysis of bacterial or cell cultures; manipulation of animal organs
- GLP-compliant collection and processing of analytical data
- Document and process analytical data according to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP);
- Work in collaboration with scientific staff.

In the **Molecular Biology** analyst role, primary **responsibilities** include:

- Perform a variety of DNA and RNA purification assays as well as qPCR and RT-qPCR assays on platforms such as Quantstudio, QXone (ddPCR), Maxwell, Quantigen, and Nanostring;
- Perform method development, validation, and sample analysis testing;
- Document and process analytical data according to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP);
- Work in collaboration with scientific staff.

**Key Elements**

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

- Collegial diploma or bachelor’s in laboratory sciences;
- Ability to work under time constraints;
- Flexible and able to adapt quickly to change
- Work with precision, pay attention to detail and strive for quality work;
- Ability to work as part of a team.

**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;
- **Salary**: 23$/hrs;
- Annual bonus based on performance;
- **Schedule**: Monday to Friday, day schedule.
- 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;
- Free gym on site;
- 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 & 5 Personal day policy;
- Many 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 a