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Job Summary

We are seeking a Research Scientist for our Immunology (Immunogenicity) department site located in Senneville (Greater Montreal area) in Canada.

Designs and/or executes scientific testing strategies and studies. Leads assay development, assay validation or study conduct, or is involved in preparation of material [e.g. protein, nucleic acid, cells, etc.]. Reviews and interprets study data, communicates results to clients and writes final reports. Serves as Project Scientist, Principal Investigator, Contributing Scientist, Project Leader or Study Director, as applicable. Ensures compliance with protocols and all applicable SOPs. Troubleshoots and resolves assay or technical issues in the laboratory when scientific expertise is needed. May introduce new technologies or introduce improvements in existing technologies. Provides advisory functions to clients designing a program or experiment, dealing with specific dataset interpretation, or when appropriate answering questions from regulatory authorities.

The following are responsibilities related to the Research Scientist:

• Support non-clinical and clinical studies in assessing immunogenicity as part of safety and efficacy assessment
• Develop, optimize, validate and use of immunoassay/ligand-binding assay techniques (ELISAs, ECLs, etc).
• Write scientific documents (protocols, procedures, reports), review and interpret the results.
• Communicates results to clients and advises clients based on knowledge, experience, best practices and regulatory guidance
• Analyze scientific problems, troubleshoot analytical methods and technical issues.
• Responsible for the management of the scientific project and technical personnel as it relates to study conduct.

Qualifications

The following are minimum qualifications related to the Research Scientist position:

• Has extensive experience in immunoassay method development and troubleshooting.
• Possesses a M.Sc. or PhD in Biochemistry, Immunology, or related scientific discipline, or have relevant work experience.
• Competent with Microsoft Office (in particular Microsoft Word and Excel) and possess excellent communication, interpersonal and teamwork abilities.
• Has strong project management
• Is fluent in French and English
• Has GLP knowledge (an asset)
• Has experience in the development and validation of immunogenicity methods (an asset)
• Has experience in the development and validation of cell based assays (an asset)
• Is knowledgeable about regulatory guidance and literature surrounding immunogenicity (an asset)

The advantages of working for Charles River:

• Minimum of 3 weeks vacation ;
• Paid sick / personal days ;
• Competitive benefits starting from day one (health and dental coverage) ;
• Access to a savings and retirement program including an employer contribution ;
• Free, unlimited, and confidential access to health care professionals for you and your family, through telemedicine app ;
• Employee Assistance Programs ;
• Tuition reimbursement program ;
• Employee Activities ;
• Volunteering Program (paid day) ;
• Employee referral bonuses ;
• Relocation assistance ;
• Career advancement opportunities and training ;
• A recognition program ;
• Positive Company Values & Culture ;
• Shuttle service from the Sainte-Anne-de Bellevue train station and from John Abbott College to the Senneville site ;
• Shuttle service from the Montmorency metro station to the Laval site;
• Free parking.

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