Scientist - Immunology

at  Charles River Laboratories

Req ID #: 226022
Laval, 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 Scientist for our Immunology team at the Laval location, you will support studies conducted in the department and you will be responsible for designing, conducting, and reporting immunology studies in an efficient, cost-effective, and efficient manner, with maximum scientific quality

In this role, primary responsibilities include:

• Undertake the role of Study Director and project Scientist for the conduct of Immunology laboratory related studies (in at least one of these assay types offered in the department – TK (ligand-binding assays), ADA (Immunogenicity), Biomarker, Multiplex);
• Prepare study-related documentation (study schedule, technical procedures, study plans/amendments and reports/summary reports/amendments);
• Review study-related documentation (worksheets and data);
• Prepare and review SOP (Standard Operating Procedures);
• Ensure the availability of test item, reagents, matrix, etc. to support an uninterrupted study progress;
• Plan studies in an efficient manner with regards to the experiment required, staff requirements and their qualifications;
• Ensure that study personnel are fully aware of their required duties within the studies, including experiment conduct, data collection and integrity;
• Monitor the laboratory activities during the study by conducting regular visits to the lab, by supervising critical activities and reviewing the records as appropriate.

KEY ELEMENTS

We are looking for the following minimum qualifications for this role:

• Minimum of a Bachelor in Immunology or related discipline;
• Hands-on experience in one or some of the following areas: ELISA/ligand-binding assays, TK/ligand-binding assays, ADA/Immunogenicity, and/or multiplex assays;
• At least 1-2 years’ experience in an Immunology Analyst position;
• Ability to work under time constraints and adapt to change;
• Flexibility to work on changing work schedules;
• Ability to lead work in a team environment.

ROLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION:

• Location: 445 Boul. Armand-Frappier, Laval, QC, H7V 4B3;
• Transportation: Free parking. Near the Montmorency Subway. Electric vehicle charging station parking. Electric vehicle charging station;
• Annual bonus based on performance;
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8am to 4:15pm;
• Permanent position as of the hiring, full-time 37.5hrs per week.

In this role, primary responsibilities include:

• Undertake the role of Study Director and project Scientist for the conduct of Immunology laboratory related studies (in at least one of these assay types offered in the department – TK (ligand-binding assays), ADA (Immunogenicity), Biomarker, Multiplex);
• Prepare study-related documentation (study schedule, technical procedures, study plans/amendments and reports/summary reports/amendments);
• Review study-related documentation (worksheets and data);
• Prepare and review SOP (Standard Operating Procedures);
• Ensure the availability of test item, reagents, matrix, etc. to support an uninterrupted study progress;
• Plan studies in an efficient manner with regards to the experiment required, staff requirements and their qualifications;
• Ensure that study personnel are fully aware of their required duties within the studies, including experiment conduct, data collection and integrity;
• Monitor the laboratory activities during the study by conducting regular visits to the lab, by supervising critical activities and reviewing the records as appropriate

We are looking for the following minimum qualifications for this role:

• Minimum of a Bachelor in Immunology or related discipline;
• Hands-on experience in one or some of the following areas: ELISA/ligand-binding assays, TK/ligand-binding assays, ADA/Immunogenicity, and/or multiplex assays;
• At least 1-2 years’ experience in an Immunology Analyst position;
• Ability to work under time constraints and adapt to change;
• Flexibility to work on changing work schedules;
• Ability to lead work in a team environment