Team leader - Immunology (Molecular Biology)

Team leader - Immunology (Molecular Biology) Req ID #:  132813 Location: 

Senneville, Quebec, CA, H9X 3R3 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.

IMPORTANT:   In order to be considered for this position, a resume/CV must be uploaded and submitted during the application process.  Please make sure work history and education are added correctly.   

  Job Summary  

Have a better follow up on studies and improve efficiency and quality of work. Communicate with the different stakeholders within and outside the department.

We are seeking a Team Leader for our Immunology (Molecular Biology) team located at Senneville, QC.

The following are responsibilities related to the role:

  Participate in the planning of the department activities. Participate in the follow up of study plans for the update of the short/long-term schedules. Prepare certain study-related documents. Participate in maintaining an inventory so that all materials necessary for the conduct of studies are available. Contribute to quality control by reviewing worksheets and the work related to the assigned studies. Follow and ensure the application of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), special procedures and health and safety rules on their assigned studies. Answer Quality Assurance reports when required.  Participate in technical work in the laboratory (R & D, validation, production and instrumentation) when their help is required. Act as a resource person to resolve technical problems. Actively collaborate with the manager and trainers to ensure that the technical staff receives the required training. Participate in writing and modifying SOPs. Perform all other related duties as assigned.

The following are minimum qualifications related to the position:

  DEC in sciences or AEC or B.Sc or related area. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above. Demonstrated ability for team work, a positive attitude, good interpersonal relationships and professionalism. Adapt to changes. Actively participate in departmental meetings to improve.

  The advantages of working for Charles River:

  Minimum of 3 weeks’ vacation. Paid sick / personal days. Paid overtime. Shift premiums. Competitive benefits starting from day one (health and dental coverage). Access to a savings and retirement program including an employer contribution. Free, unlimited, and confidential access to health care professionals for you and your family, through telemedicine app. Employee Assistance Programs. Tuition reimbursement program. Employee Activities. Volunteering Program (paid day). Employee referral bonuses. Relocation assistance. Career advancement opportunities and training. A recognition program. Positive Company Values & Culture. Shuttle service from the Sainte-Anne-de Bellevue train station and from John Abbott College to the Senneville site. Free parking. 

IMPORTANT: A resume is required to be considered for this position. If you have not uploaded your resume in your candidate profile, please return to upload field and attach your resume/CV. 

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 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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