Coordinator Research Associate - Toxicology

Coordinator Research Associate - Toxicology Req ID #:  133854 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  

The coordinator assists the supervisor on a daily basis in order to respond to all staffing requirements with efficiency and in a timely fashion

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  Assist the supervisor on the daily running of the department by overseeing the scheduling and the assignment of technical staff to studies. Follow and ensure the application of SOP and GLP. In the absence of the supervisor, seen as the resource person. Overview of the workload with the supervisor. Ensure the well being of the studies by identifying problems and possible solutions in a timely fashion. Oversee the training to establish and maintain a high level of quality.     Establish the costs of the technical work in collaboration with the appropriate people. Assist the supervisor in monitoring the actual hours worked by the technicians on the studies in relation to the planned hours. Be a positive role model, enhance and maintain a team spirit within the group. Communicate change effectively to ensure standardization of department. Show flexibility in regards to the nature of the work to respond to the needs of his/her group and all other groups within the division. Perform all other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  Experience: 5-6 years of technical experience An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  Frequently lift, carry or otherwise move and position objects weighing up to 40 lbs during the maintenance of the animal room. Move around in the vivarium. Handle live animals. Communicate with the technicians in the noisy animal rooms.

  BENEFITS

  On-the-job training; Possibility of internal advancement according to strengths and interests; Competitive benefits - Dental, Medication, Physiotherapy, Psychotherapy, Optometrist, Life Insurance, RRSP/ TFSA participation; Uniform provided;  Free parking ; Shuttle available from St-Anne-de-Bellevue train station or John Abbott bus stop to Charles River site. 

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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