Research Scientist II

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 Overview

As a Research Scientist II for our Toxicology team at the Senneville location, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing study activities to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and high-quality scientific outcomes.

In this role, primary responsibilities include:

• Execute and manage studies of moderate to high complexity;
• Design, write, review, and edit study plans, amendments, and study schedules to effectively define and organize all study-related activities;
• Oversee and coordinate all aspects of study procedures, whether conducted within the department or in collaboration with external service groups;
• Monitor project scope, staffing, and equipment needs; communicate effectively with leadership on resource planning;
• Support proposal development and project management under supervision;
• Participate in the design, development, and implementation of new procedures;
• Prepare scientific abstracts and present research findings internally and externally as appropriate;
• Act as a departmental representative in cross-functional initiatives and communications;
• Prepare, review, and finalize draft and final reports documenting all study procedures, data, and results in a clear and accurate manner;
• Host client visits, lead or support facility tours, and participate in client meetings (telephone/video conferences);
• Mentor junior staff and support training of research scientists;
• Ensure all projects are executed in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) regulations, while maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant regulatory guidelines.

Key Elements

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

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree (BA/BSc) in toxicology, pharmacology, or a related discipline;
• Minimum of 5 years’ related experience in the research industry;
• Proven ability to oversee and coordinate study conduct, including protocol development, technical guidance, and reporting;
• Strong understanding of the full study lifecycle, from proposal development through to final report completion;
• Demonstrated experience designing and reviewing study plans, amendments, and study schedules;
• Experience writing, reviewing, and editing draft and final reports that accurately document study procedures and results;
• Excellent attention to detail with strong scientific writing and organizational skills;
• Excellent project management and organizational abilities;
• In-depth knowledge of GLP and regulatory requirements;
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities.

Role Specific Information:

• Location : 22022 route Transcanadienne, Senneville, QC, H9X 1C1 ;
• Transportation : We offer a free shuttle service from the Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue train station, John Abbott College and from the REM station of l’Anse à l’Orme to the Senneville site. Free parking. Electric vehicle charging station;
• Annual bonus based on performance;
• Schedule : Monday-Friday, Day schedule with 6 weekends per year;
• Permanent position as of the hiring, full-time 37.5hrs per week.

Why Charles River ? 

• We offer competitive benefits and advantages from day one to support your well-being;
• Free gym on site;
• 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);
• 4 weeks’ Vacation & 10 Personal day policy;
• Many social activities!

If you are interested in contributing to the well-being of our communities, not only across the country but around the world, please join us.  This is Your Moment.

About Safety Assessment
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 investigational new drug (IND) programs are conducted in our Safety Assessment facilities.

About Charles River
Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients’ clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.

With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in over 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client’s unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world.

At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly worked on 80% of the drugs approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the past five years.

We’re committed to providing benefits that elevate your quality of life. Based on your position these may include: bonus/incentives based on performance, 401K, paid time off, stock purchase program, Health and wellness coverage, employee and family wellbeing support programs, and work life balance flexibility.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Charles River is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, family status, pregnancy, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

It is unlawful in some states (including Massachusetts) to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e-mail message to View email address on careers.criver.com. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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