Automation Platform Development Specialist

Automation Platform Development Specialist Req ID #:  146459 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. Job Summary Provides administrative, logistical and technical support for Scientific staff conducting studies or supporting functions for operations of the laboratory. Coordinates all laboratory support, pre-study activities, method development, method validation, study activities, data and/or reporting activities. Responsible for data review for completeness, quality or QC against the applicable protocol or procedure. May be responsible for drafting client correspondence, study correspondence, reporting or direct client interaction. Interacts with other departments, scientific staff, and sponsors either locally or across sites.

We are seeking an Automotive Platform Development Specialist for our Senneville site located in Montreal.

 Essential Duries and Responcibilities: • Provide technical oversight and management of development of complex automation systems for automating repetitive scientific processes.

• Ensures the global roll out of developed platforms into applicable Laboratory Sciences groups globally.

• Works closely with Lab Sciences management to develop, maintain, track and execute the Lab Sciences automation strategy.

• Works in cross site teams to determine the standards for an automated platform to be developed.

• Troubleshoots and provides solutions for issues with automated platforms, as appropriate.

• Identifies and manages technical relationships with vendors for automation development.

• Act as a liaison between external vendors and cross functional site team members.

• Participates in the qualification and validation of developed automated platforms for use in a GxP regulated environment.

• Stays current in the advancements in automation.

• Drives continuous improvement of automation solutions and standardization activities.

• Integrate activities with those of other major organizational units (e.g. segments, departments, functions).

• Direct the development and communication of systems, SOPs, policies and procedures, as appropriate.

• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

• Conform to all relevant safety information, within area of responsibility, including use of specialized safety equipment required by Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), protocols, and OSHA regulations. Qualifications The following are minimum qualifications related to the position:

•Education: BS or MS in a scientific or engineering discipline (preference for a biological or biomedical engineer).

•Experience: At least 3 years of hands on assay automation and liquid handling experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.

•Other: Ability to write operational documents for automated platforms developed. Good problem solving skills. Good interpersonal skills which are conducive to effective communication and team work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must regularly operate a computer and occasionally operate other office productivity machinery such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer. Must regularly communicate with employees/customers/vendors; must be able to exchange accurate information. Must occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

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 14,000 employees within 80 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 2018, revenue increased by 22% to $2.27 billion from $1.86 billion in 2017.

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 2018.

Equal Employment Opportunity 

Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Disabled/Vet

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