Job Description

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. How will you have an impact?

We are passionate about improving the quality of people’s lives. When you join our global family, you will help make a real difference in the world every day.
Why Charles River:
We offer an excellent integration program for our new employees as well as opportunities for internal growth and career development. Our other perks include:
As of Day 1:

• Competitive benefits we pay 90% of premiums (health and dental coverage).
• Access to a savings and retirement program including an employer contribution.
• Vacation & Personal Day Policy.
• Free telemedicine app for you and your family.

We are seeking a Scientist for our Bioanalysis department site located in Senneville (Greater Montreal area) in Canada.
What will you work on?

• Design, write, review and edit as necessary, study plans, amendments and study schedules that define and plan all activities for bioanalytical validations.
• Validation (GLP) of quantitative assays for the analysis of pharmaceutical products in biological matrices by LC-MS/MS.
• Principal Investigator for analysis of incurred study samples, requiring interaction and co-ordination with the Study Director.
• Oversee and co-ordinate all aspects of laboratory work, preparation of GLP driving documents and instructions for the technical group, and ensure that projects are performed according to SOP and GLP.
• Project management and Client interaction.
• Prepare as necessary draft or final reports that document all laboratory procedures and results.
• Method troubleshooting, as required.

Who are we looking for?

• Possess a B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Biochemistry, Chemistry or related analytical discipline.
• Two years of experience as Study Director and/or Principal Investigator for bioanalysis.
• Is organized, responsible, dynamic and self-motivated.
• Has extensive knowledge of GLP.
• Good problem solving skills.
• Possess excellent communication, interpersonal and teamwork abilities.
• Client management and communication experience.
• Has extensive knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, ThermoFisher Watson LIMS and Sciex Analyst software.

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 and BE THE DIFFERENCE! 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.