Supervisor, Technical Services

Supervisor, Technical Services Req ID #:  148011 Location: 

Laval, Quebec, CA, H7V 4B3 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  

Responsible for the management of technical staff, services and standards, quality and cost-effectiveness of all relevant activities. 

We are seeking an Supervisor, Technical Services for our Toxicology department site located in Laval (Greater Montreal area) in Canada.

The following are responsibilities related to the Supervisor, Technical Services Toxicology :

  Coach, train and support employees to ensure maximum efficiency of teams and resolve more challenging issues; Schedule work of departmental staff to maximize efficiency and productivity; Write and review Standards Operating Procedures (SOPs); Oversee the training process of all staff; Provide performance appraisal and development opportunities for staff members; Ensure that expenditure of all resources is as cost effective as possible; Ensure that the working environment is safe; Ensure that the equipment is appropriately maintained and calibrated, according to departmental and manufacturer’s schedules and procedures, when needed; Ensure that the procedures and equipment comply with GLP requirements where applicable; Manage time effectively; Remain informed on job related standards and developments through self-education and external training; Substitute and/or assist department colleagues; Perform technical work when required; Perform any other reasonable tasks that may be required.

The following are minimum qualifications related to the Supervisor, Technical Services Toxicology position :

  Minimum, Collegial Diploma in technical laboratories or equivalent; Experience in staff management is an asset; Experience in a GLP compliant organization is an asset; Reading and writing of English is required, bilingualism is preferable; Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills; Strong problem-solving and analytical skills; Detail oriented and meticulous; Ability to work under time constraints and adapt to change; Work schedule requires flexibility as per job requirements; Excellent ability to efficiently manage people, time and resource; Demonstrated leadership ability.

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

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