Associate Scientist - Immunology

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.

As an Associate Scientist for our Immunology team at the Sherbrooke location, you will support the Laboratory Scientists in preparing study deliverables, such as assay results tabulation and study reports, while respecting timelines and preserving a quality of work compliant with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Analytical Procedures (AP), and study plans.

• Prepare and review analytical procedures, forms, and related study documentation to ensure study quality and compliance.
• Coordinate the submission of documentation, data, and supporting materials for review and audit.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across Charles River Laboratories to support study completion.
• Perform and/or review the tabulation and analysis of study results.
• Contribute to the preparation of study plans and study reports.
• Prepare or review study summaries, including MQS and MVS documentation.
• Partner with Scientists to compile study deliverables and ensure they are audit-ready for Quality Assurance (QA) review.
• Address QA findings and support the resolution of audit observations.

We are looking for the following minimum qualifications for this role:

• Minimum of a College diploma in Sciences related discipline;
• Hands-on experience in ELISA, ligand-binding, immunogenicity (ADA), TK, and/or multiplex assay techniques.
• Work effectively within multidisciplinary teams to support study execution and deliverables.
• Demonstrate professionalism, strong communication skills, and positive working relationships.
• Adapt efficiently to changing priorities and tight timelines in a regulated laboratory environment.
• Contribute to departmental performance and quality improvement initiatives.
• Communicate effectively in both English and French.

• Location:
  
  1580 rue Ida-Métivier, Sherbrooke (Fleurimont), QC, J1E 0B5.
• Transportation:
  Easily accessible using Sherbrooke’s public transit system. Free parking. Electric vehicle charging station.
• Salary: 28.50$/hr
• Annual bonus based on performance.
• Schedule:
  
  Regular working hours are daytime, Monday to Friday. Additional hours may be required periodically to meet business needs and project deadlines.
• Permanent, full-time position requiring a minimum of 37.5 hours per week, starting upon hire.

• We offer competitive benefits and advantages from day one to support your well-being;
• Paid development training;
• Employee and family assistance program;
• Excellent welcome program for new employees as well as in-house advancement and career; development opportunities;
• Access to a doctor and various health professionals (telemedicine);
• 3 weeks’ Vacation & 5 Personal day policy;
• Many social activities!

Charles River is committed to helping our partners expedite their preclinical drug development with exceptional safety assessment services, state-of-the-art facilities and expert regulatory guidance. From individual specialty toxicology and IND enabling studies to tailored packages and total laboratory support, our deeply experienced team can design and execute programs that anticipate challenges and avoid roadblocks for a smooth, efficient journey to market.

Each year approximately 300…