biological scientist

Telescope Therapeutics; Westmount; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A pharmaceutical company in Montreal is seeking a professional to supervise laboratory personnel and conduct biostatistical data analysis. Candidates must have a doctorate degree and experience in the pharmaceuticals industry. This is an on-site role with diverse responsibilities including research and mentorship, and offers competitive health and financial benefits.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Group insurance benefits

Pension plan

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

On-site recreation and activities

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Team building opportunities

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in the pharmaceuticals industry.
• Experience in supervising laboratory technical personnel.
• Experience in conducting biostatistical data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Supervise laboratory technical personnel and medical clinical personnel.
• Conduct biostatistical data analysis using computer modelling.
• Perform administrative tasks and supervise biological technologists.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent written communication

Team player

Leadership

Excellent oral communication

Time management

Education

Earned doctorate degree

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Earned doctorate degree
  
  

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Air conditioned
  
  

Work setting

• Pharmaceuticals industry
  
  

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Supervise laboratory technical personnel, medical clinical personnel, graduate students, research scientists and other professionals
• Provide advice to senior managers and officials
• Conduct biostatistical data analysis using computer modelling techniques
• Perform administrative tasks
• Supervise biological technologists and technicians and other scientists
• Conduct clinical or laboratory studies to test, evaluate and screen drugs, pharmaceuticals and nanoparticles used in biomedical applications
• Conduct molecular or biochemical studies and experiments in genetic expression, gene manipulation and recombinant DNA technology to develop new or alternative methods of producing products
• Conduct research in biotechnology to discover, develop and refine, and evaluate new products
• Conduct research into the structure and functioning of human, animal and plant tissues and cells
• Organize conferences and meetings
• Conduct literature reviews
• Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia
• Offer mentoring
• Develop communication strategies
  
  

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people
  
  

Experience and specialization

Industrial processes and biological studies

• Drug evaluation and testing
  
  

Technical experience

• Tissue and cell
  
  

Research experience

• Experimental or quantitative
  
  

Area of work experience

• Biotechnical company
  
  

Medical specialization

• Cell biology
• Pharmacology
• Biomedical science
  
  

Area of specialization

• Project management
  
  

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
  
  

Personal suitability

• Excellent written communication
• Team player
• Accurate
• Excellent oral communication
• Time management
• Leadership
  
  

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
  
  

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Pension plan
  
  

Other Benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site recreation and activities
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities