Research Scientist 1, Immunoassay

Research Scientist 1, Immunoassay Req ID #:  110751 Location: 

Shrewsbury, MA, US, 01545 At Charles River, we are passionate about improving the quality of people’s lives. When you join our global family, you will help create healthier lives for millions of patients and their families. 

Charles River employees are innovative thinkers, who are dedicated to continuous learning and improvement. We will empower you with the resources you need to grow and develop in your career. 

As a Charles River employee, you will be part of an industry-leading, customer-focused company at the forefront of drug development. Your skills will play a key role in bringing life-saving therapies to market faster through simpler, quicker, and more digitalized processes. Whether you are in lab operations, finance, IT, sales, or another area, when you work at Charles River, you will be the difference every day for patients across the globe. Job Summary We are seeking a Research Scientist 1 for our Immunoassay Group located in Shrewsbury, MA.

In this position, individuals will serve as a Scientific team member for the Immunoassay department.  This position requires expertise in all aspects of the skills necessary to satisfy the overall responsibilities of the scientific and operational conduct of pharmacokinetic and immunogenicity methods development, validation, and sample analysis.  The position is largely focused upon leveraging the individual’s scientific strength, hands on expertise and experience.  The position may also involve mentoring junior staff. 

The following are the responsibilities for the Research Scientist 1: Serve as study director in the direction and execution of assigned studies in compliance with GLP regulations as they apply to the conduct of nonclinical research. Participate in and coordinate all phases of the study planning process with appropriate departments. Generate high-quality protocols, amendments, and reports appropriate for assigned studies. Review, interpret, integrate, and present data on assigned studies, using the assistance of senior scientific staff as appropriate. Function as contact for the planning and execution of sponsor interaction related to assigned studies, including proposal management and study scheduling, conduct and reporting. Provide technical and scientific guidance to the research staff. Attend scientific meetings, conferences and training courses to enhance job and professional skills. Perform all other related duties as assigned. Job Qualifications Education:   Bachelor’s degree (B.S./B.A.) or equivalent in a scientific related discipline.  Related Master’s degree (M.S./M.A.) or PhD/DVM preferred. Experience:  Five to seven years previous directly related laboratory experience in immunoanalytical experimental design and execution, data collection, data analysis and interpretation, and result presentation.  An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.  Certification/Licensure:  None Other:   Exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities.  Full understanding of regulatory requirement of study types assigned, as well as Testing Facility SOPs and Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs), as appropriate.  Excellent written and verbal communication skills in a team environment.  Able to prioritize work and meet deadlines under minimal direction.  Proficiency in the use of standard software including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc. and with standard laboratory calculations.   Proficiency in the use of analytical instrumentation software such s SoftMax Pro, MSD, and Watson with the ability to troubleshoot for routine and non-routine work. 

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.

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