Study Director Analytical and Physical Chemistry

Study Director Analytical and Physical Chemistry Req ID #:  146253 Location: 

S-Hertogenbosch, NL, 5231 DD 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 The department of Chemistry consists of approximately 80 employees divided over the units Analytical and Physical Chemistry, Bioanalysis and Test Item Receipt and Formulation. Our research is diverse and we investigate a multitude of substances with an extensive modern equipment park. Our research is focused on making the safe use of new substances possible.    

To accomplish this challenging and varied work we are looking for: 

STUDY DIRECTOR CHEMISTRY (MSc/PhD) 

The Analytical and Physical Chemistry unit is specialized in method development, validation and analysis of pharmaceuticals, polymers, pesticides and other chemicals in various samples (water, formulations, soil, food). Our labs and equipment are state-of-art including: UPLC-MSMS, GC-MSMS, ICP-MS, GC and HP/UPLC systems and a fully equipped radio-lab.

Your Tasks:

As a Study Director you are responsible for the management, the performance and the scientific quality of your projects. You provide the interpretation and report the results to our clients. You work in close contact with these clients and you are able to build a good and lasting working relationship. Together with a team of specialists you are the prime contact for our clients for technical and scientific questions with regard to analytical chemistry.

Your Profile:

•    An academic grade (MSc or PhD) in Analytical Chemistry;

•    Relevant experience in working with UPLC, LC-MS, GC and / or GC-MS;

•    Minimally 3 years (preferably >5 years) experience in method development

•    Good project management skills;

•    Fluent in English, knowledge of Dutch is a pro;

•    Good communication skills; 

•    Experience with GLP is a pre;

•    A critical attitude, customer-oriented, motivated and enthusiastic.

Our Offer:

•    A challenging position in a renowned and modern analytical laboratory

•    Close collaboration with other departments within CRL Den Bosch and with other sites in an international company

•    The opportunity to attend conferences

•    The ability to develop further in your field of expertise and to follow courses;

•    Good salary and benefits;

•    An open company culture and a pleasant, informal atmosphere;

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

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