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Research Scientist 1, Immunology (Flow Cytometry)

Charles River Laboratories International Inc (CRL)

Shrewsbury, MA, US, 01545

Research Scientist 1, Immunology (Flow Cytometry) Req ID #:  165752 Location: 

Shrewsbury, MA, US, 01545 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 We are seeking a Research Scientist 1, Immunology for our Safety Assessment site located in Shrewsbury, MA.  

In this position, individuals will serve as a Scientific team member for the Immunology and Biomarkers group in the Laboratory Sciences department.  This position requires expertise in all aspects of the skills necessary to satisfy the overall responsibilities of the scientific and operational conduct of immunology (cell-based assays and flow cytometry) and biomarker (ELISA, ECL)  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 will also involve mentoring junior staff and interacting with clients on a regular basis. Formal course-work or training in immunology is preferred. Job Qualifications

The following are minimum qualifications related to the Research Scientist 1 position: Education:  Bachelor’s Degree (B.S./B.A) or equivalent in a scientific related discipline. Related Master’s degree (M.S./M.A.) or Ph.D/D.V.M. preferred. Experience:   Experience:  Five to seven years previous directly related laboratory experience in flow cytometry or 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 requirements 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 as 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 300 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 - all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

 

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.

Nearest Major Market: Worcester

Job Segment: Research Scientist, Testing, Pharmaceutical, Laboratory, Science, Technology, Research

Job posted: 2022-05-28

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