Scientific Associate

Charles River Laboratories; Shrewsbury (MA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles River Laboratories in Massachusetts is seeking a scientific staff member to provide support for preclinical and clinical research or lab-based studies, performing basic study management tasks and interpretation and reporting of study data.

Under supervision, you will oversee start-up procedures, help generate study protocols, ensure data integrity, mentor staff and contribute to new technique development, with opportunities to attend meetings and trainings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.S./B.A.) or equivalent in a scientific related discipline.
• 3–5 years related experience in animal science, biology, chemistry/pharmacy, or similar lab environment, incl. 1 year in CRO/pharma.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.
• None certification/licensure required.
• Effective written and verbal communication; ability to multitask and meet deadlines; proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and lab calculations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee routine study start-up procedures with cross-department interaction.
• Assist in generating study protocols and procedures for regulatory guidelines.
• Ensure data for studies is accurately recorded and verified.
• Review and present basic data on assigned studies with senior staff support.
• Function as a study director or project scientist on basic complexity studies with guidance.
• May serve as interim scientific contact if primary staff unavailable.
• Help ensure GLP compliance in preclinical and clinical research.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and technical guidance to staff.
• Collaborate to develop new techniques/models and improve department operations.
• Attend conferences/training to enhance skills.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Salary: $74,000-$79,000 per year; varies based on experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in scientific related discipline

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 Overview

Provide scientific support for preclinical and clinical research or laboratory-based studies; perform basic study management tasks and interpretation and reporting of study data/conclusions.

Job Description

• Oversee routine study start-up procedures requiring cross-departmental interaction with all key study personnel.
• Assist in generating study protocols and laboratory-based procedures for various regulatory guidelines and assist in obtaining sponsor approval.
• Assist in assuring that all data for the studies are accurately recorded and verified.
• Review, interpret, integrate, and present basic data on assigned studies, with assistance of more senior scientific staff as appropriate.
• With close guidance from senior scientific staff, function as a study director or project scientist on assigned studies of basic complexity and participate in method development and validation activities.
• May serve as an interim or alternate (secondary) scientific contact in the event an assigned study director or project scientist is unavailable.
• Assist in ensuring project is in compliance with GLP regulations as they apply to the conduct of preclinical and clinical research.
• Provide leadership and technical guidance and serve as a mentor to less experienced staff.
• Collaborate with scientific and technical staff to develop new techniques and/or models.
• Contribute to department operations improvement in areas such as process development, SOP revisions, department inspections, and equipment maintenance.
• Shadow the study director or project scientist to further develop research skills and techniques.
• Attend scientific meet ings, conferences, and training courses to enhance job and professional skills.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.
• The pay for this position is between $74,000-79,000/yr. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree (B.S./B.A.) or equivalent in a scientific related discipline.
• Experience: 3 to 5 years related experience in animal science, biology, chemistry/pharmacy, or similar laboratory environment, including 1 year related experience in the contract research or pharmaceutical industry.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
• Certification/Licensure: None.
• Other: Effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to handle multiple projects, prioritize work and meet deadlines. Proficiency in the use of standard software including Microsoft® Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc. and with standard laboratory calculations.

Physical Demands

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear and work/ type at a computer.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• General office working conditions, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee may occasionally be required to wear protective clothing (goggles, face shield, surgical mask, cap, gloves, scrubs, boots), work near toxic or caustic chemicals, work with biohazards, and/or work with live animals with risk of exposure to allergens and/or zoonotic diseases.
• The employee may occasionally be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, unpleasant odors, and/or wet, humid and/or extreme temperature conditions.

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 worked on 80% of the drugs approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the past five years. We’re committed to providing benefits that elevate your quality of life. Based on your position these may include: bonus/incentives based on performance, 401K, paid time off, stock purchase program, Health and wellness coverage, employee and family wellbeing support programs, and work life balance flexibility.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Charles River is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, family status, pregnancy, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

It is unlawful in some states (including Massachusetts) to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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.

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