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 Support Scientist for our Toxicology team located in Laval, you will be responsible to provide administrative support to Study Directors for management of data and preparation of protocol/study plans and study reports and assists with providing requested data/information. Your success will ensure the smooth running of our research, as well as the integrity of our pre-clinical studies.

In this role, primary responsibilities include:

• Attending study-related and/or department-related meetings to assure understanding of assigned projects including objectives, timelines, and reporting requirements;
• With guidance from Study Directors, assists in generating drafts Study Plans/Protocols and amendments. QC of documents (study plans/ amendments, tabulated data reports, etc.) and may facilitate signature/approval process for study plans/protocols, amendments, and other required forms or documents;
• Extraction of data for preparation of Sponsor updates. Involvement in processing and review of data;
• Assists with management of QA audits, may gather data in order to answer QA audit findings and assure necessary corrections as directed by the Study Director;
• Assists in investigation into incidences and deviations;
• Assists with client visits and audits, with the study director and study management;
• Creating/generating tables/graphics as support for Sponsor/Study Director;
• Provides comments and/or suggested changes to Study Director.

KEY ELEMENTS

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

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in biology or any related science discipline;
• At least 2 years’ experience working in a lab/office environment;
• Working experience in a Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) environment is an asset;
• Good interpersonal and communication skills;
• Strong problem-solving and investigative skills.

ROLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION:

• Location: 445 Boul. Armand-Frappier, Laval, QC, H7V 4B3;

• Transportation: Free parking. Near the Montmorency Subway. Electric vehicle charging station;

• Annual bonus based on performance;
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:15 pm;
• Hybrid position – half on-site & half remote, after the training period;
• Permanent position as of the hiring, full-time 37.5hrs per week.

In this role, primary responsibilities include:

• Attending study-related and/or department-related meetings to assure understanding of assigned projects including objectives, timelines, and reporting requirements;
• With guidance from Study Directors, assists in generating drafts Study Plans/Protocols and amendments. QC of documents (study plans/ amendments, tabulated data reports, etc.) and may facilitate signature/approval process for study plans/protocols, amendments, and other required forms or documents;
• Extraction of data for preparation of Sponsor updates. Involvement in processing and review of data;
• Assists with management of QA audits, may gather data in order to answer QA audit findings and assure necessary corrections as directed by the Study Director;
• Assists in investigation into incidences and deviations;
• Assists with client visits and audits, with the study director and study management;
• Creating/generating tables/graphics as support for Sponsor/Study Director;
• Provides comments and/or suggested changes to Study Director

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

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in biology or any related science discipline;
• At least 2 years’ experience working in a lab/office environment;
• Working experience in a Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) environment is an asset;
• Good interpersonal and communication skills;
• Strong problem-solving and investigative skills