Scientific Coordinator - Pathology

Scientific Coordinator - Pathology Req ID #:  189851 Location: 

Laval, Quebec, CA, H7V 4B3 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.

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  Job Summary  

We are seeking to hire a Scientific Coordinator to join our Pathology team located in Laval, QC. 

Assist with local and global scheduling of anatomic pathologists' deliverables. Provide monitoring and coordination of pathology department activities/contract, from client's inquiry to issue of final deliverables/ reports. Assist Senior Director, Pathology/Executive Director, Clinical Pathology with coordination of scientific activities of pathologists and scientists including study plan preparation, and if applicable, validation and R&D of new assays/biomarker.

The following are the responsibilities related to the Scientific Coordinator position:

  Scheduling pathologists’ workload  Schedule and monitor clinical pathology/pathology reports milestones using appropriate software application (RPM, Front End, workbook, etc.).  Process reports related documents. Including processing signature/approval of study plan/amendments, distribution of draft/final study plan/amendments, and corresponding with sponsors to ensure regulated documents are signed and returned.  Review study related documents (study plans/amendments) upon issuance to assure full understanding of assigned projects in order to assess impact on timelines and reporting requirement for clinical pathology/pathology reports.  Other individual tasks to ensure departmental workflow.  Work with Executive/Senior Director to coordinate scientific activities with pathologists and scientists in pathology, locally and globally. 

  Coordinate pathology activities/contract with other CRL scientific groups/sites and sponsors Work with account managers and scientific staff to respond to inquiries and evaluate study cost  Initiate contact with sponsors and obtains all details or clarification through adequate documentations.  Co-ordinates information and prepares all relevant documents.  Send amendments and regulatory forms for signature  Maintains communication lines with sponsor-Pl and-or SD to inform of any changes that may have an impact on work/deliverable.  Co-ordinates study schedule preparation and communicates to sponsor. Provides RPM group information to monitor reports/deliverables dates.  Accountable for the study conduct within the set timeframe.  Assist with management of QA audits of contracts and assure necessary follow-up by all groups involved.  Prepares the monthly invoice for each contract.  Coordinate archiving and disposal of samples  Assist with reparation of R&D Approval Form required for new validation studies  Facilitate signature/approval process for protocol, amendments and other required forms.  Schedule data review meetings.  Assist with management of QA audits and assure necessary corrections and follow-up take place.  Assist in documentation of deviations from the protocol or Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). 

  The following are the qualifications related to the position:

  Education: Animal Health Technician, Medical Technologist, or a bachelor’s in sciences. 2-4 years related experience in a laboratory or scientific research environment.  An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.  This position requires analytical thinking skills and a good understanding of scientific processes. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required, as are computer skills including MS Office software and database management.  Must be familiar with medical terminology and have a thorough understanding of technical aspects of research studies (e.g., observing dosing, treatments, surgical procedures, and necropsy evaluations). 

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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. 

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 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 supported the development of 86% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2021.

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.

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