Laboratory Analyst

Charles River Labs; Senneville; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Laboratory Analyst, where your contributions will significantly impact global health. In this full-time role, you'll perform critical sample analysis and data documentation in a collaborative laboratory environment. With a focus on genetic toxicology and molecular biology, you'll utilize advanced techniques to ensure quality and accuracy in your work. This innovative firm offers competitive benefits, a supportive team atmosphere, and opportunities for professional development. If you're passionate about science and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Free shuttle service

Free parking

Electric vehicle charging station

Health & dental coverage

Paid development training

Free gym on site

Employee assistance program

3 weeks vacation

5 personal days

Social activities

Qualifications

• Experience with DNA and RNA purification assays.
• Proficient in qPCR and RT-qPCR techniques.
• Strong attention to detail and quality work.

Responsibilities

• Perform sample analysis and data documentation in compliance with GLP.
• Conduct various genetic toxicology tests and molecular biology assays.
• Collaborate with scientific staff on analytical data processing.

Skills

DNA purification

RNA purification

qPCR

RT-qPCR

Bacterial Mutation Test

Chromosome Aberration Test

Cytotoxicity Test

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Collegial diploma in laboratory sciences

Bachelor's in laboratory sciences

Tools

Quantstudio

QXone (ddPCR)

Maxwell

Nanostring

Job description

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 Laboratory Analyst for our Senneville site, you will perform sample analysis work in a laboratory environment, perform data analysis to determine if results meet expectations and record data in accordance with company policies and standards to meet quality and accuracy requirements. We are currently hiring for the Genetic Toxicology and the Molecular Biology teams.

In the Genetic Toxicology analyst role, responsibilities may include:

• Perform the following techniques:
  • Bacterial Mutation Test (BMT)
  • Chromosome Aberration Test (CAT)
  • InVitro Micronucleus (IVM)
  • Mammalian Cell Mutation Test (MCM)
  • Micronucleus Test (MNT), Comet Assay
  • Cytotoxicity Test and Mode of Action Assay (MOA)
• Analysis of bacterial or cell cultures; manipulation of animal organs
• GLP-compliant collection and processing of analytical data
• Document and process analytical data according to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP);
• Work in collaboration with scientific staff.

In the Molecular Biology analyst role, primary responsibilities include:

• Perform a variety of DNA and RNA purification assays as well as qPCR and RT-qPCR assays on platforms such as Quantstudio, QXone (ddPCR), Maxwell, Quantigen, and Nanostring;
• Perform method development, validation, and sample analysis testing;
• Document and process analytical data according to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP);
• Work in collaboration with scientific staff.
  

Key Elements

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

• Collegial diploma or bachelor’s in laboratory sciences;
• Ability to work under time constraints;
• Flexible and able to adapt quickly to change
• Work with precision, pay attention to detail and strive for quality work;
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Role Specific Information

• Location: 22022 route Transcanadienne, Senneville, QC, H9X 1C1;
• Transportation: We offer a free shuttle service from the Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue train station and John Abbott College to the Senneville site. Free parking. Electric vehicle charging station;
• Salary: 23$/hrs;
• Annual bonus based on performance;
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, day schedule.
• Permanent position as of the hiring, full-time 37.5hrs per week.

Why Charles River?

• Competitive benefits as of the hiring. We pay up to 85% of premiums (health & dental coverage);
• Paid development training;
• Free gym on site;
• Employee and family assistance program;
• Excellent welcome program for new employees as well as in-house advancement and career; development opportunities;
• Access to a doctor and various health professionals (telemedicine);
• 3 weeks’ Vacation & 5 Personal day policy;
• Many social activities!

If you want to contribute to the well-being of our communities, not only across the country, but around the world, join the team. This is Your Moment.

About Safety Assessment
Charles River is committed to helping our partners expedite their preclinical drug development with exceptional safety assessment services, state-of-the-art facilities and expert regulatory guidance. From individual specialty toxicology and IND enabling studies to tailored packages and total laboratory support, our deeply experienced team can design and execute programs that anticipate challenges and avoid roadblocks for a smooth, efficient journey to market. Each year approximately 300 investigational new drug (IND) programs are conducted in our Safety Assessment facilities.

About Charles River
Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients’ clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.

With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in over 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client’s unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world.

At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly supported the development of 86% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2021.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer - all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e-mail message to [e-mail]. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

For more information, please visit www.criver.com.