Charles River Laboratories · 11 hours ago
Research Scientist I - Toxicology
Shrewsbury, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $123K/yr
6+ years expCharles River Laboratories is a contract research organization committed to improving the quality of people's lives through drug development. The Research Scientist I will conduct clinical and nonclinical research studies, manage study data, and ensure regulatory compliance.
BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Serve as a study director in the direction and execution of assigned studies in compliance with GLP regulations as they apply to the conduct of nonclinical research
Participate in and coordinate all phases of the study planning process with appropriate departments
Generate high-quality protocols, amendments, and reports appropriate for assigned studies
Review, interpret, integrate, and present data on assigned studies, using the assistance of senior scientific staff as appropriate
Function as contact for the planning and execution of sponsor interaction related to assigned studies, including proposal management and study scheduling, conduct and reporting
Provide technical and scientific guidance to the research staff
Attend scientific meetings, conferences and training courses to enhance job and professional skills
Perform all other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (B.S./B.A.) or equivalent in a scientific related discipline
Minimum of 6 to 7 years related experience in the contract research, academic, or pharmaceutical industry
Understanding of regulatory requirements of study types assigned, as well as Testing Facility SOPs and the Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs), as appropriate
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
Preferred
Related Master's degree (M.S./M.A.) or PhD/DVM
Benefits
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
Company
Charles River Laboratories
At Charles River, we are guided by our strong purpose—to create healthier lives—which centers around the patients who rely on the therapeutics we help to develop, the animals in our care, to our planet, and to the passionate and skilled people who are at the heart of our organization and make it all possible.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.54BKey Investors
The Foundation for Chemistry Research and Initiatives
2024-06-11Grant· $1.3M
2021-03-23Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2019-10-21Post Ipo Debt· $500M
Leadership Team
James C. Foster
Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer
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Chuck Moran
Associate Director, Digital Experiences and Marketing Technology
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