Bioanalytical Research Scientist

About Charles River Laboratories

We are a leading contract research organization dedicated to improving the quality of people's lives through our safety assessment services and innovative solutions. Our mission is to provide exceptional support to our clients in their preclinical drug development journey.

Salary Range: The estimated salary for this position is $85,000 - $95,000 USD, depending on experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Bioanalytical Research Scientist to join our team. As a key member of our laboratory operations, you will be responsible for developing new and refining existing bioanalytical methods, working closely with other scientists, principal investigators, and operations chemists to ensure method scope and performance meet client requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently develop new and refine existing bioanalytical methods, followed by successful validation and transfer into operations.
• Partner with other scientists, principal investigators, and operations chemists to ensure method scope and performance meet client requirements.
• Assist in assay troubleshooting with a sense of urgency.
• Contribute to the development of novel assays that evolve our current analyte and/or platform offerings.
• Consider operational efficiency and cost when developing methods.
• Provide technical and scientific guidance to research staff.
• Contribute to presentations, posters, manuscripts, and attend scientific meetings, conferences, and training courses to enhance job and professional skills.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Bachelor's degree (B.S./B.A.) or equivalent in a scientific related discipline.
• Minimum 6-7 years related experience with a Bachelor's degree, 3-4 years with a Master's degree, 0-2 years with a Ph.D.
• Hands-on experience with bioanalytical sample extraction techniques and the use of LC-MS/MS instrumentation.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements of study types assigned, as well as Testing Facility SOPs and Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs).
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects, prioritize work, and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in standard software including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc., and standard laboratory calculations.

About Us

We are committed to providing benefits that elevate your quality of life. 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

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. If you require special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.