Req ID #: 228583
Montreal, QC, CA
Full time
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.
In this role, primary responsibilities 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.

KEY ELEMENTS

We are looking for the following minimum qualifications for this role: • Molecular Biology experience; • M.Sc. or PhD in Immunology, microbiology or virology, or in related scientific discipline, or have relevant experience;• computer literate (Microsoft Word and Excel) and possess excellent communication, interpersonal and teamwork abilities;• Fluent in French and English. Bilingualism is preferred;• GLP knowledge (is an asset)
Role Specific Information:• Location: 22022 route Transcanadienne, Senneville, QC, H9X 1C1;• Transportation: We offer a free shuttle service from the Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue train station and John Abbott College to the Senneville site. Free parking. Electric vehicle charging station;• Annual bonus based on performance;• Schedule: Daytime Monday to Friday;• Permanent position as of the hiring, full-time 37.5hrs per week.

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