Research Scientist I, Toxicology

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. Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Research Scientist I for our Safety Assessment site located in Reno, NV. The main responsibilities of the Research Scientist I will be to design and/or execute toxicology testing strategies and studies. Responsibilities Provides guidance to Sponsors regarding study design and study endpoints. Writes study protocols and plans. Leads and is 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. Ensures that all Principal Investigators, Individual Scientists, and all key study personnel are held accountable for the various study components. Ensures compliance with protocols/study plans, applicable SOPs and BOPs, and regulatory guidance documents. Troubleshoots and resolves study issues. Provides advisory functions to clients designing a program or experiment, dealing with specific dataset interpretation, or when appropriate answering questions from regulatory authorities. Qualifications and Minimum 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. Pay Range The pay range for this position starts at $90,000.00 USD 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 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 120 investigational new drug (IND) programs are conducted in our Safety Assessment facilities. Equal Employment Opportunity Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Disabled/Vet. Accommodation Requests 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 crrecruitment_US@crl.com. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. Contact For more information, please visit www.criver.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr