Scientist - Bioanalytical

Scientist - Bioanalytical Req ID #:  122211 Location: 

Mattawan, MI, US, 49071 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  

We are seeking an Scientist for our Bioanalytical Team located in Mattawan, MI. 

Job Location : Charles River Laboratories, Inc., 54943 N Main St, Mattawan, MI 49071. 40 hours per week, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. Salary $85,764.90 per year. Send resume and letter of application detailing experience to Rebecca Daily, HR Business Partner, Charles River Laboratories, Inc., rebecca.daily@crl.com .  

This notice is being provided in connection with the filing of an Application for Permanent Employment Certification.  Any individual may provide documentary evidence bearing on this application to the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Atlanta Processing Center, Harris Tower, 233 Peachtree Street, Suite 410, Atlanta, Georgia 30303.

  Participate in leading the development and validation of bioanalytical methods and procedures, to either quantify/synthesize chemical entities, prepare formulated test articles or supporting compounds, or conduct studies of chemical compounds in vitro or in vivo, according to applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), study protocols and/or GxP regulations. Specific tasks include the following: Plan and conduct complex projects in basic and applied research; Scientific review of data, including the preparation of technical reports, research papers, and recommendations based on his research findings; Coordination of laboratory activities for method development and validation; and Communication with external customers regarding research findings.

  Participate in process improvement initiatives including: data review and approval workflows, accelerate reporting timelines, implement to sample analysis and preparation schemes and technologies.

  Specific tasks include the following: Identify and remove inefficiencies in the data workflow to reduce time for review; Review literature and the findings of other researchers and attend conferences; and Evaluate literature for analysis methods. Use his bioanalytical expertise to lead others through scientific mentorship and publications. Specific tasks include the following: Providing direction and training to laboratory staff; Scientific discussions with external customers; Present data at internal and external scientific meetings with scientists, engineers, and other colleagues.

  Job Qualifications  

The following are the minimum requirements related to the Scientist position.

  Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry, or related field, or foreign degree equivalent, plus five (5) years of related bioanalytical industry experience. 

The experience (which may be gained concurrently) must also include each of the following:

  2 years working in a contract research organization, specializing in bioanalysis; 2 years of experience using laboratory software applications such as Analyst® or WatsonTM LIMS; 2 years of experience reviewing bioanalytical method validation data; 1 year of project management experience in a bioanalytical laboratory.

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 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 - 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.

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