Support Scientist - Genetic Toxicology

Support Scientist - Genetic Toxicology Req ID #:  128855 Location: 

Senneville, Quebec, CA, H9X 3R3 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.

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  Job Summary We are seeking a Support Scientist for our Genetic Toxicology department site located in Montreal (Senneville).

The following are responsibilities related to the Support Scientist: Involved in drafting study schedules, plans, amendments, reports and SOP’s. Coordinate report schedules required for authorized studies and any modifications to the schedules following issuance of study plan amendments. Assist the study director in the report preparation and finalization process. Involved with review and replay of electronic raw data files, preparation of study summaries and preliminary data analyses using excel or other available tools. Assist in quality control and in the preparation of data for interim reports/updates to the sponsor. Prepare preliminary data tabulations, summary report data, CTD summaries and assist in preparation of text of draft reports Participation in validation, training, and research & development activities within the department. The support scientist may be involved in observing procedures performed on studies. May interact with sponsors, when requested. Initial preparation of draft reports for review by the Study director and Scientific Director as appropriate. This may also include participation in QA clearance activities. Responsible for tracking all phase reports as well as sending PI Statements and ensuring the signed versions are returned for the data file. Assist in IACUC form preparation, in documentation of deviations from the protocol or Standard Operating Procedures., compilation of the historical control data and various other publications.

The following are minimum qualifications related to the Support Scientist position: Possesses a BSc. or equivalent in science or related discipline, or Masters. Has analytical thinking skills and a good understanding of scientific processes. Is familiar with genetic toxicology terminology and have a thorough understanding of scientific and technical aspects of genetic toxicology assays (e.g. Ames, Chromosome Aberration, Micronucleus, Comet, etc.) Has good interpersonal skills and is able to communicate in English. Has strong organisational skills and attention to detail and is a good team player

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About Corporate Functions

The Corporate Functions provide operational support across Charles River in areas such as Human Resources, Finance, IT, Legal, Sales, Quality Assurance, Marketing, and Corporate Development. They partner with their colleagues across the company to develop and drive strategies and to set global standards. The functions are essential to providing a bridge between strategic vision and operational readiness, to ensure ongoing functional innovation and capability improvement.  

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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