Senior Scientist Analytical Services

Charles River Laboratories; Doylestown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 123,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus/incentives

401K

Paid time off

Stock purchase program

Health and wellness coverage

Employee and family wellbeing support

Work life balance flexibility

Job summary

Charles River Laboratories is seeking a Principal Investigator/Senior Scientist to lead complex method development and characterization studies for biotherapeutics. You will guide feasibility, development, transfers, qualifications and ICH validations, and supervise junior staff while managing client interactions and project reporting.

The role requires independent leadership in cGMP and R&D environments, with the ability to generate high-quality data, reports, and strategic project direction,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Biotechnology or related field; MS/PhD preferred.
• Minimum 7 years' relevant CRO/pharma experience in characterization and analysis of biotherapeutics.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Function independently as PI/Sr. Scientist for complex method development and characterization studies.
• Develop and finalize high-quality protocols; manage sponsor communications and study design.
• Mentor staff and oversee laboratories to ensure data quality and regulatory compliance.
• Lead data interpretation, reporting, and integration of subcontractor reports.

Skills

Method development

Analytical instrumentation

ICH validations

Team mentorship

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Biotech

MS or PhD preferred

Tools

Empower

Chromelion

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

Serve as the Principle Investigator/Senior Scientist responsible for the development and execution of highly complex method development and characterization studies related to the testing characterization and analysis of biotherapeutics using analytical instrumentation and methodologies. Independently responsible for conducting and guiding method feasibility, development, optimization, method transfers, qualifications andICH validations, and for conducting routine testing in both R&D and cGMP environments. Responsible for guidance and oversite of Jr. Staff performing same. Additionally, will be responsible for management of projects including client interaction, interpretation and reporting of data for assigned research projects. May be responsible for oversite of Laboratories and Scientific staff.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Functioning independently as the Principle Investigator/Sr. Scientist and technical expert on highly complex studies, develop, perform and troubleshoot laboratory experiments, tests, and procedures within accepted regulatory compliance for the characterization and analysis of biotherapeutics through use of analytical testing and characterization instrumentation and methodologies.
• Generate and finalize high quality method and study protocols for sponsor and internal characterization and sample testing programs. Ensure that study protocols are amended to accurately reflect any changes in, scope of work or deliverables, in a timely fashion.
• Function as the primary contact for the planning and execution of Sponsor interaction related to proposal management, research and method development, and for the design, scheduling, conduct and reporting of studies.
• Provide oversight of laboratories and mentor and/or supervise scientific staff in the development and execution of studies to generate high quality scientific data within accepted regulatory compliance.
• Provide mentoring and technical guidance to resolve analytical challenges in a timely fashion.
• Implement techniques to improve productivity, increase efficiencies and maintain laboratory state-of-the-art practices.
• Perform routine testing techniques, such as the following, with a high degree of reliability, efficiency and accuracy:
• Biologics Chromatography Analyses
• Process Related Residuals Chromatographic Analyses
• Quantitative Monosaccharide and Sialic Acid Analysis
• ELISA/ Immunoassay Analyses
• Drug Product Excipient Analyses
• N- Terminal Sequencing
• Amino Acid Compositional Analysis/Extinction Coefficient Determination
• Use of Empower and Chromelion Software
• Independently review, interpret, analyze, evaluate, integrate, present and discuss experimental data with research staff and Sponsor.
• Perform tabulation and statistical analyses of study data, as required.
• Prepare high quality final reports appropriate for assigned study, including integration of supporting subcontractor(s)'s reports into final reports as required, with minimal assistance
• Assist in the technical review of procedures and data and documentation.
• Interact with clients regarding project design, scheduling and conduct as requested.
• Collaborate with appropriate departments to coordinate performance of projects, discuss issues and prepare reports.
• Provide scientific and technical leadership within Biologics to resolve analytical challenges in a timely fashion, including research and development of new methodologies in study conduct.
• Manage improvement projects (e.g. redesign of SOP's, research procedures or report formats).
• For both cGMP and R&D grade routine testing, generate analytical data and technical report(s) on-time with respect to internal and client deadlines. Maintain a weekly schedule to ensure all timelines are met.
• Perform all other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor's degree (B.A. /B.S.) or equivalent in Chemistry/Biotechnology or related scientific discipline. M.S. or Ph.D. preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 7 year's relevant experience within a contract research, academic or pharmaceutical industry, including experience in the core competencies of characterization and analysis of biotherapeutics.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience with contract research or the pharmaceutical industry may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.

Compensation Data

The pay rate for this role is $123,000 - $130,000 per year. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

About Biologics Testing Solutions

With more than 50 years of experience and proven regulatory expertise, the Charles River Biologics group can address challenging projects for biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies worldwide. Offering a variety of services such as contamination and impurity testing, protein characterization, bioassays, viral clearance studies and stability and lot release programs, we support clients throughout the biologic development cycle, from the establishment and characterization of cell banks through preclinical and clinical studies to marketed products. Whether clients need stand‑alone services, a unique package of testing, or insourced support, our Biologics group can create a custom solution to suit their needs. Each year more than 20,000 biologic testing reports are sent each and over 200 licenses products are supported by our biologics testing solutions team.

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.

• bonus/incentives based on performance
• 401K
• paid time off
• stock purchase program
• Health and wellness coverage
• employee and family wellbeing support programs
• 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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