Research Scientist I, Toxicology

Charles River Laboratories • Reno, NV

248d • $90,000

About The Position

At Charles River, we are passionate about improving the quality of people's lives. When you join our global family, you will help create healthier lives for millions of patients and their families. Charles River employees are innovative thinkers, who are dedicated to continuous learning and improvement. We will empower you with the resources you need to grow and develop in your career. As a Charles River employee, you will be part of an industry-leading, customer-focused company at the forefront of drug development. Your skills will play a key role in bringing life-saving therapies to market faster through simpler, quicker, and more digitalized processes. Whether you are in lab operations, finance, IT, sales, or another area, when you work at Charles River, you will be the difference every day for patients across the globe.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (B.S./B.A.) or equivalent in a scientific related discipline.
• Related Master's degree (M.S./M.A.) or Ph.D./D.V.M. preferred.
• Minimum of 6 years related experience in the contract research, academic, 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Design and/or execute toxicology testing strategies and studies.
• Provide guidance to Sponsors regarding study design and study endpoints.
• Write study protocols and plans.
• Lead and be responsible for all aspects of the study including in-life, data review and interpretation, communication of results to Sponsors, study updates to the Sponsor, and the draft and final reports.
• Ensure that all Principal Investigators, Individual Scientists, and all key study personnel are held accountable for the various study components.
• Ensure compliance with protocols/study plans, applicable SOPs and BOPs, and regulatory guidance documents.
• Troubleshoot and resolve study issues.
• Provide advisory functions to clients designing a program or experiment, dealing with specific dataset interpretation, or when appropriate answering questions from regulatory authorities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary starting at $90,000.00 USD per year.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and career development.
• Work in a company that supports the development of life-saving therapies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree