Charles River Laboratories · 10 hours ago
Sr Scientist, Assay Development
Memphis, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$114K/yr - $152K/yr
4+ years expCharles River Laboratories is a contract research organization that has been assisting in the discovery and development of new drug therapies for 75 years. The Senior Scientist in Assay Development will design and execute assay studies, analyze data, and lead technology development activities while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Design and execute experiments to support analytical development, including optimization, technology development, and technology transfer
Perform analytical testing to characterize biological processes
Perform and lead technical transfer activities and manufacturing support for the clinical/commercial analytical processes
Make detailed observations, analyze data, interpret results and convey these findings effectively in laboratory documents, technical reports, and presentations
Participate in various cross-functional teams and demonstrate a strong ability to collaborate and communicate with others
Present at internal departmental and cross-functional meetings; may participate in/present at external scientific meetings
Contribute to and author process development and tech transfer reports, and possibly also scientific publications, patents, and regulatory submissions
Train and mentor more junior team members and lead smaller study teams as needed
Perform all other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with 7+ years experience, Master's degree with 4+ years experience, or PhD with 2+ years experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above
Experience in biopharmaceutical, bioprocessing, analytical, and/or drug product or process development
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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