Scientific Head Bioanalytical Department

Scientific Head Bioanalytical Department Req ID #:  175935 Location: 

Groningen, NL 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. Job Summary At Charles River Groningen, we are looking for a colleague to strengthen our Bioanalytical (BA) team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall internal analytical quality control (from method development and qualification up to validation if required). In addition, the candidate will be involved in management of the ongoing bioanalytical projects.

Responsibilities:

The candidate is responsible for quality control within the analytical laboratory processes and supporting the reporting of data from the studies.

Daily Tasks may include: Development of analytical methods for new test substances or biomarkers. Comprehensive sample processing using various techniques. Performing quality checks on bioanalysis data and (peer) data review for quality control. Interpreting and processing/reporting of data results. Quality assessment of data before sending to the (internal) client. Active support in management of the Bioanalytical department. Solving of challenges and irregularities in the analytical process. Job Qualifications The candidate has: An academic degree (MSc or higher) in Life sciences (e.g. Biology or Pharmacy) A high degree of motivation, independence, and accuracy. Excellent communication skills in English and Dutch, both written and verbal. The right attitude to manage several projects with strict deadlines simultaneously. Knowledge of the scientific principles behind analysis methods utilized (LC-MS/MS and ELISA) Experience in LC-MS/MS method development is a requirement. Knowledge of (neuro)pharmacology and/or experience in large molecule analysis would be preferred.

You are task oriented, analytical and science minded. You strive for perfection, love a challenge and are never done learning. You are open to keeping your schedule flexible when there is additional work to be done to meet a deadline. 

About Discovery

Discovery from Charles River is industry-proven in the successful development of novel therapies, with over 320 patents and 74 preclinical drug candidates delivered to our sponsors in the past 17 years. Backed by more than 650 scientists, our comprehensive, integrated portfolio employs the latest technology and platforms to provide chemistry, biology, and pharmacology services that support clients from the earliest stages of hit identification all the way through to IND. Our client-focused, collaborative approach creates true partnerships that anticipate challenges, overcome obstacles, and move us forward together on the journey of getting new drugs to market.

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 17,000 employees within 90 facilities in 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. And in 2019, revenue increased to $2.62 billion.

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 supported the development of ~85% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2019.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer - all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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.

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