Analyst Molecular Biology

at  Charles River Laboratories

Req ID #: 222891
Location:Montreal (Senneville), Quebec, CA, H9X 3R3
For 75 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

As an Analyst for our Molecular Biology team located at the Senneville site, you will perform sample analysis work in a laboratory environment, perform data analysis to determine if results meet expectations and record data in accordance with company policies and standards to meet quality and accuracy requirements
The Molecular Biology Department mainly analyzes the biodistribution of vectors and cells used primarily for gene and cell therapy. In addition, the team is called upon to analyze the expression of several genes modulated following treatment. The goal of these analyses is to understand the mode of action of different drugs and to determine if they are effective. We work with pharmaceutical compounds that target several therapeutic areas, including oncology, inflammation, infectious diseases, ocular diseases, metabolism, and diseases of the cardiovascular, renal, respiratory and central nervous systems.

In this role, responsibilities may include:

• Perform a variety of DNA and RNA purification assays as well as qPCR and RT-qPCR assays on platforms such as Quantstudio, QXone (ddPCR), Maxwell, Quantigen, and Nanostring.
• Perform method development, validation and sample analysis testing.
• Document and process analytical data according to GLP (Good Laboratory Practices) to maintain the company’s high level of quality.
• Work in collaboration with scientific staff to optimize methods.

ROLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION

• Location: Senneville (Shuttle service from Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue train station and John Abbott College to the Senneville site) Free parking
• Schedule: Weekday schedule, Monday to Friday
• Permanent position as of the hiring, full time 37.5hrs per week
• Salary : $23/H

In this role, responsibilities may include:

• Perform a variety of DNA and RNA purification assays as well as qPCR and RT-qPCR assays on platforms such as Quantstudio, QXone (ddPCR), Maxwell, Quantigen, and Nanostring.
• Perform method development, validation and sample analysis testing.
• Document and process analytical data according to GLP (Good Laboratory Practices) to maintain the company’s high level of quality.
• Work in collaboration with scientific staff to optimize methods