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Sr. Scientist

Charles River Laboratories International Inc (CRL)

Northridge, CA, US, 91325

Sr. Scientist Req ID #:  104473 Location: 

Northridge, CA, US, 91325 For over 40 years, HemaCare, a Charles River company, has worked to making a positive impact on the world by providing the highest quality cellular material and services to biotech and

pharmaceutical companies and research organizations that are performing innovative research and developing novel cell-based therapies.

 

We recognize that our success depends on the vision and passion of our employees; that is why we are devoted to making HemaCare a rewarding and valuable place to work. We believe in making a difference, and at HemaCare, you will make a difference every day. Job Summary

The Senior Scientist primary responsibility is to provide technical leadership and expertise to support growth and profitability of the Research Products division of the organization. To work strategically with cross-functional teams to develop and maintain new and current market opportunities. The Senior Scientist is directly responsible for developing applicable protocols for using human primary cells to support research customer needs in the business segments of Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Vaccine and Academic R&D. Job Qualifications BS/BA in Life Science, or related field with 8-10 years in pharmaceutical or biotech laboratory or

MS in Life Science, or related field with 5-8 years in pharmaceutical or biotech laboratory or

Ph.D. in Immunology, or related filed with 4-5 years in pharmaceutical or biotech laboratory

Or equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the individual with the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Must have and cell processing experience in industry, specific experience with cGMP or GLP will be preferred

Technical Skills

Proficient use of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint

Excellent time management skills; ability to complete assignments within established timelines

Excellent oral & written communication skills

Excellent relationship building skills, internal & external

Excellent decision making/problem solving skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Language Skills Must have a good command of the English language and be able to communicate clearly and concisely in both written and verbal format.

Mathematical Skills Must be able to analyze and present quantitative data. Able to accurately compute basic mathematical equations such as addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, and percentages.

Reasoning Ability The Sr. Scientist must be able to analyze and interpret data relating to various projects and resolve issues and problems that arise.

Must be able to resolve issues of a general and routine nature and exercise appropriate judgment to escalate issues to senior management.

Must be able to effectively prioritize routine and nonroutine work assignments to ensure goals and timelines are met.

Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Work is conducted in the Shipping, Laboratory, Donor Center, or standard office environment. Temperatures are regulated by facilities management and are not within the direct control of the individual or HemaCare. Most work is conducted in open areas with associated distractions such as noise from telephones, keyboards, machines, doorbells and talking.

Work performed in the Shipping, Laboratory and Donor Center is done primarily while standing (6 to 8 hours a day). Work performed in the office environment is performed primarily while sitting (6 to 8 hours a day). All work environments utilize keyboards, gaze at a monitor(s), utilize hands to grasp, reach and hold. The employee must frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds over their shoulder and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. Staff who works in the Shipping / Logistics or Warehouse departments may be required to lift or move more than 50 pounds while using proper safety equipment.

Exposure to standard chemicals used in an office environment is expected. Additional exposure to Shipping, Laboratory and Donor Room staff include exposure to water, chemicals, bloodborne pathogens, waste, infectious material, dry ice, and liquid nitrogen. Refer to the Safety Data Sheets for a complete list.

Staff must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when performing tasks that may expose to bloodborne pathogens, waste, infectious material, dry ice and liquid nitrogen or as required per policy.

Employee must use proper safety equipment, as directed

About HemaCare

 

HemaCare, a Charles River company, is a global leader and trusted brand in the customization of human-derived biological products and services for biomedical research, drug discovery, and cell and gene therapy development. HemaCare’s vertically integrated solutions support preclinical research, clinical studies from phases 1 to 3, and commercialization with high-quality RUO and GMP-compliant starting material and apheresis collections. 

 

In January 2020, HemaCare was acquired by Charles River Laboratories, an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). Combined with Charles River’s integrated, early-stage portfolio of discovery, safety assessment, and manufacturing support services, the acquisition creates a unique, comprehensive solution for researchers and cell therapy developers and manufacturers worldwide to help accelerate their critical programs from basic research and proof-of-concept to regulatory approval and commercialization. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs and enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market. We work closely with our clients throughout the clinical process to maximize success and drive positive clinical outcomes. 

 

Together, with over 17,000 employees within 80 facilities in 23 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 and biotechnology companies, government agencies, and hospitals and academic institutions around the world. 

 

At HemaCare, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. We have proudly supported the development of 100% of the current commercially available FDA-approved immunocellular therapies. Our mission is to provide a best-in-class portfolio of high quality, customizable human cellular material and services to support drug discovery, scientific research, and cell therapy. This resonates from our employees and impacts our customers because we know that every day is an opportunity to advance discoveries and make a difference in someone’s life. 

 

Equal Employment Opportunity

Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Disabled/Vet.

 

If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e-mail message to crrecruitment_US@crl.com. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

 

For more information, please visit www.criver.com and  www.hemacare.com. 

 

Nearest Major Market: Los Angeles

Job Segment: Chemistry, Scientific, Biotech, Scientist, Telecom, Science, Engineering, Technology

Job posted: 2021-04-02

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