Scientist, Process Development

Overview

For 75 years, Charles River employees have helped in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on health and well-being worldwide. This role is suitable for candidates from life sciences, finance, IT, sales or other areas, and your skills will support our work.

Job Summary
—The Process Development Scientist will design and execute process development studies and experiments, record, analyze, and present data to stakeholders. The Scientist will participate in cross-functional teams, technology development activities, and support for technical transfer activities and manufacturing for clinical and commercial bioprocesses. This role may involve presenting at internal meetings and contributing to technical reports, scientific publications, patent applications, and regulatory submissions.

The Scientist must make detailed observations, analyze data, interpret results, and contribute to decisions based on data, with the ability to work independently and within a collaborative team environment.

• Design and execute experiments to support process development, including gene therapy process optimization, technology development, and process modelling.
• Perform analytical testing to characterize biological processes.
• Perform technical transfer activities and manufacturing support for the clinical/commercial process.
• Make detailed observations, analyze data, interpret results, and convey findings in laboratory documents, technical reports, and presentations.
• Participate in cross-functional teams and collaborate effectively with others.
• Present at internal departmental and cross-functional meetings; may present at external scientific meetings.
• Contribute to process development and tech transfer reports, and possibly to scientific publications, patents, and regulatory submissions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of experience, Master’s degree with 2+ years of experience, or PhD with 0-2 years of experience.
• Experience in biopharmaceutical, bioprocessing, analytical, and/or drug product or process development.
• Ability to contribute to moderately complex aspects of projects.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

The pay range for this position is $94,092 – $125,456. Salaries vary within the range based on factors including experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

Charles River’s CDMO group supports biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies from early development through commercialization, including plasmid DNA, viral vector, and cell therapy manufacturing. We offer GMP-compliant and research-grade solutions, analytical services, and regulatory support with centers in the US and UK.

Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We provide a broad portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, GLP and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. We offer products and services for clinical laboratory testing and manufacturing, enabling flexible drug development and faster timelines. Our global footprint includes over 20,000 employees in 110 facilities across 20+ countries.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
Charles River is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, family status, pregnancy, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our benefits may include bonuses, 401K, paid time off, stock purchase programs, wellness coverage, and work-life balance flexibility.

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