Research Scientist - Immunochemistry

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 for our Immunochemistry team located in Ville Saint-Laurent, you will be supporting non-clinical and clinical studies requiring measurement of large molecules (biologics, ADC, peptides, oligonucleotide-therapeutics) in biological matrix using ligand binding assay techniques.

In this role, primary responsibilities include:

• Design, write, review and edit, as necessary, study plans, amendments and study schedules that define and schedule all study activities.
• Oversee and coordinate all aspects of study related Laboratory Sciences procedures, whether performed within the department or by service departments.
• Ensure that relevant projects are performed according to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) regulations, and are aware of regulations published by the FDA, EPA, JMHW and OECD.
• Write, review and edit, as necessary, stand-alone and contributing Scientist draft and/or final reports that document all study related procedures and results.
• Prompt verbal or written communications with Study Directors and/or Sponsors on study related business and generate and distribute Client Interaction Reports (CIRs) in a timely manner.
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of project cost estimates.
• Review and approve raw data.
• Attend scientific meetings, symposia or workshops at the discretion of the Executive Director, Laboratory Sciences North America and/or Principal Director, Laboratory Sciences and publish or present results of the
• research whenever possible.
• Assist in the design of study packages and be able to provide advice to Study Directors and Sponsors on Laboratory Sciences issues.
• Assist in maintaining laboratory documentation to a satisfactory standard, satisfying the requirement of GLP, as required. This includes preparing, reviewing, updating, issuing, SOPs and Guidance Documents.

Key Elements

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

• Holder of a Master degree in Biochemistry or any other related discipline with a minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience working in a Scientific position;
• Experience in the development, optimization and use of ligand binding assay techniques;
• Experience with immunoassay techniques (ELISAs, ECLs, hybridization-ELISA, Gyros) is an asset;
• Outstanding organizational skills;
• Good interpersonal and communication skills;
• Strong problem-solving skills;
• Work with precision, pay attention to detail and strive for quality work.

Role Specific Information:

• Location: 7170 rue Frederick-Banting, Saint-Laurent, QC, H4S 2A1;
• Transportation: Free parking;
• 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 ?

• We offer competitive benefits and advantages from day one to support your well-being;
• 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);
• 4 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.

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 worked on 80% of the drugs approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the past five years.

We’re committed to providing benefits that elevate your quality of life. Based on your position these may include: bonus/incentives based on performance, 401K, paid time off, stock purchase program, Health and wellness coverage, employee and family wellbeing support programs, and work life balance flexibility.