Support Scientist - Toxicology

at  Charles River Laboratories

Req ID #: 223054
Location:Laval, Quebec, CA, H7V 4B3
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 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
• 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
• 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 :

• Collegial Diploma in Science
• Bachelor’s degree in biology or any related Science discipline
• Communication, writing and reading comprehension in English is mandatory. Bilingualism in French and English is preferred
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills

ROLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION:

• Location: Laval / Free parking / Near the subway Montmorency
• Annual bonus based on performance
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:15 pm
• Hybrid position – half on-site & half remote
• 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 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
• 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
• Creating/generating tables/graphics as support for Sponsor/Study Director
• Provides comments and/or suggested changes to Study Directo

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

• Collegial Diploma in Science
• Bachelor’s degree in biology or any related Science discipline
• Communication, writing and reading comprehension in English is mandatory. Bilingualism in French and English is preferred
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skill