Job description

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 a Research Scientist I* for our CNS Discovery* site located in South San Francisco, CA.
The successful candidate will serve as a Scientific team member for the company. This position requires competency of all aspects of CNS studies including the skills and techniques necessary to satisfy the overall study objectives. While retaining an element of hands-on responsibility, this position is also largely focused upon leveraging the individual’s scientific strengths through the mentoring and management of more junior staff. Expertise or significant experience in CNS in vivo pharmacology including yet not limited to stereotaxic surgeries, small animal handling, ability to perform formulations, multiple CNS dosing routes, collections (CSF, Various Tissues, etc) and/or experience with rodent behavioral assays/tests and/or telemetry (EEG, EMG).
Key technical skills:
Function independently as a study director in the direction and execution of assigned nonclinical research studies.

• Participate in and coordinate all phases of the study planning process with appropriate departments.

• Generate high-quality protocols, amendments, and reports appropriate for assigned studies.

• Review, interpret, integrate, and present data on assigned studies with minimal assistance.

• Function independently as contact for the planning and execution of sponsor interaction related to assigned studies, including proposal management and study scheduling, conduct and reporting.

• Assist in the oversight of the laboratory and mentor technical staff in areas such as protocol interpretation, method development and refinement, study-related problem resolution, and technique validation.

• Review reports for peers as needed.

• Provide technical and scientific guidance to the research staff.

• Attend scientific meetings, conferences and training courses to enhance job and professional skills.

• May supervise research and/or scientific staff, as appropriate for scope of responsibilities.

• Perform testing facility management duties for the site as delegated by senior management.

Job Qualifications
The following are minimum requirements related to the Research Scientist I position.

• Education: Bachelor's degree (B.S./B.A.) or equivalent in a scientific related discipline. Related Master's degree (M.S./M.A.) or PhD/DVM preferred.

• Experience: 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.
• Certification/Licensure: Certification as appropriate for specialty preferred.
• Other: Understanding of regulatory requirements of study types assigned, as well as Testing Facility BOPs. Demonstrate leadership skills as they pertain to intra- and interdepartmental initiatives, Sponsor interactions, and business development. 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. Proficiency with NCA using Phoenix WinNonlin software.

About Discovery
Discovery from Charles River is industry-proven in the successful development of novel therapies, with over 320 patents and 74 preclinical drug candidates delivered to our sponsors in the past 17 years. Backed by more than 650 scientists, our comprehensive, integrated portfolio employs the latest technology and platforms to provide chemistry, biology, and pharmacology services that support clients from the earliest stages of hit identification all the way through to IND. Our client-focused, collaborative approach creates true partnerships that anticipate challenges, overcome obstacles, and move us forward together on the journey of getting new drugs to market.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

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