Senior Analyst in Bioanalysis

Senior Analyst in Bioanalysis Req ID #:  94348 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.

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  Job Summary Perform method development activities, lead validation and sample analysis works generated by Charles River Laboratories Laval activities in a Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) compliant environment. We are currently looking for a Senior Analyst for our Bioanalysis department located in Laval, Quebec.

The following are responsibilities related to therole: Perform and understand research activities related to studies, with minimal supervision; Lead to completion validation and sample analysis works in a multidisciplinary laboratory (LCMS or HPLC), using a wide variety of techniques, with minimal supervision; Design, document, carry out and analyze experiments in an autonomous manner with upmost quality; Prepare, optimize and troubleshoot the instrumentation (HPLC/LCMS) for injections; Assists in the training and coaching of technical staff on ongoing works and techniques; Versatility to perform batch extractions for sample analysis (LCMS) and dose formulations (HPLC); Monitor, advise and interpret the validity of test results; Prepare technical worksheets and procedures, and develop validation plans and reports, as required; Participate actively in the revision and improvement of technical procedures regularly used in the laboratory, and in the implementation of new techniques; Receive, store, verify, process and dispose of biological samples (LCMS) / dose formulations (HPLC) for analysis; Ensure adequacy of record keeping; Ensure all documentation associated with sample analysis, instrument maintenance, and training is up-to-date; Take part in the routine duties of the laboratory such as preparation of reagents, instrument calibration, product reception; Comply at all times with all departmental and company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); Manage time effectively; Remain informed on technology developments and standards by self-education and/or external trainings, as required; Substitute and/or assist department colleagues; Perform any other reasonable tasks that may be required.

Job Qualifications Les qualifications minimales suivantes sont liées au poste: Diplôme collégial en sciences avec 10 années d’expérience de travail pertinente ou Baccalauréat en Chimie, Biochimie, ou dans un domaine connexe avec 8 années d’expérience pertinente; Solide expérience des LC-MS/MS et HPLC-UV avec système de données chromatographiques; Connaissance et application des BPL est un atout; Lire et écrire en anglais est requis. Le bilinguisme est préférable; Habileté à effectuer des essais de manière autonome; Flexibilité à travailler sur des horaires de travail variés; Bonnes habiletés d’organisation, de relations interpersonnelles et de communication; Excellentes habiletés d’analyse et de résolution de problèmes; Méticuleux et attentif aux détails; Habileté à travailler de manière autonome avec des contraintes de temps et à s’adapter au changement; Habileté à travailler en équipe; Connaissance pratique des applications informatiques liées à l’emploi.

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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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