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 Summary
We are seeking an experienced Scientist I, Pharmacology for our Discovery site located in Worcester, MA. We are seeking a motivated, skilled scientist to work within the Oncology team in our Worcester site. While retaining an element of hands-on responsibility, this position is also largely focused upon leveraging the individual’s scientific strengths through the mentoring of more junior staff. This position requires competency of all aspects of oncology studies including the skills and techniques necessary to satisfy the overall study objectives.
Successful candidates in this position will:
- Possess strong interpersonal skills with strong scientific curiosity, initiative and resourcefulness.
- Possess exceptional organizational and planning skills enabling management of multiple, concurrent tasks & priorities.
- Careful attention to detail and the accurate, organized and timely documentation of study data and report generation.
- Team orientation, highly collaborative and results-oriented focus.
- Self-driven and enthusiastic with the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.
- Design and plan projects/protocols with occasional direction from senior staff.
- Follow company BOPs and guidelines.
- Mentor and train technicians.
Job Qualifications
The following are minimum requirements related to the Scientist I position.
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree (B.S./B.A) or equivalent in a scientific related discipline. Master's degree (M.S./M.A.) or Ph.D. preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years previous directly related laboratory experience in a pharmaceutical or contract laboratory environment. Animal handling in lab setting is required. Experience with cancer tumor models and imaging is preferred.
- Other: Exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Full understanding of regulatory requirements of study types assigned, as well as Testing Facility SOPs and Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs), as appropriate. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in a team environment. Able to prioritize work and meet deadlines under minimal direction. Proficiency in the use of standard software including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc. and with standard laboratory calculations. Proficiency in the use of analytical instrumentation software with the ability to troubleshoot for routine and non-routine work.
Compensation Data
The pay range for this position is $70,000 to $74,000. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.
Competencies
Care - We show we care when we respect each other, our animals and the communities where we work and live, when we create a positive healthy workplace, when we are mindful of our compliance standards, and when we choose to do the right thing.
Collaborate - We collaborate when we partner with each other and promote teamwork, when we communicate clearly and effectively across the hall or around the globe, and when we welcome all forms of diversity and encourage inclusiveness.
Lead - We lead when we advocate our purpose and model our values, when we deliver innovation, when we embrace change, and when we appreciate and celebrate the great work of others.
Own - We act like owners when we hold ourselves accountable for our actions, when we respond to internal and external client needs with speed and accuracy, when we set and achieve meaningful goals, and when we strive towards continuous improvement.
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