Research Scientist - Molecular Biology

at  Charles River Laboratories

Req ID #: 222440
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 a Research Scientist in Molecular Biology in our immunology team located at the Senneville site, you will be responsible for designing and executing scientific testing strategies and studies.
as well as directing assay development, assay validation, or study conduct; Examine and interpret study data, communicate results to clients and write final reports; Act as project scientist, principal investigator, collaborating scientist, project manager or study director, as applicable; Ensure compliance with protocols and all applicable SOPs; Troubleshoot and resolve analytical or technical problems in the laboratory when scientific expertise is necessary; May introduce new technologies or improvements in existing technologies and Provide consulting functions to clients who design a program or experiment, deal with the interpretation of specific data sets or, where appropriate, answer questions . regulatory authorities.

In this role, responsibilities may include:

• Support non-clinical studies in assessing vector biodistribution/shedding and/or gene expression as part of safety and/or efficacy assessment;
• Development, optimization and use of qPCR, RT-qPCR, ddPCR, DNA/RNA isolation/quantification assays;
• Write scientific documents, review and interpret the results;
• Analyze scientific problems, troubleshoot analytical methods and technical issues;
• Communicates results to clients and advises clients based on knowledge, experience, best practices and regulatory guidance;
• Management of scientific projects and technical resources involved in study conduct.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

If you possess the following qualitifications, we will train you in the rest:

• Has Molecular Biology experience;
• Possess a M.Sc. or PhD in Immunology, microbiology or virology, or in related scientific discipline, or have relevant experience;
• Is computer literate (Microsoft Word and Excel) and possess excellent communication, interpersonal and teamwork abilities;
• Is fluent in French and English. Bilingualism is preferred;
• Has GLP knowledge (is an asset)

• Support non-clinical studies in assessing vector biodistribution/shedding and/or gene expression as part of safety and/or efficacy assessment;
• Development, optimization and use of qPCR, RT-qPCR, ddPCR, DNA/RNA isolation/quantification assays;
• Write scientific documents, review and interpret the results;
• Analyze scientific problems, troubleshoot analytical methods and technical issues;
• Communicates results to clients and advises clients based on knowledge, experience, best practices and regulatory guidance;
• Management of scientific projects and technical resources involved in study conduct