Job Description
Req ID #: 223949 Location: Ballina, Connacht, IE Employment Type: Full time 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. We are seeking an experienced Principal Immunoassay Scientist for our Biologics Department located in Ballina, Co. Mayo. Reporting to the Analytical Operations Manager, this role shall be responsible for the following: Establishing new methods in the laboratory in order to deliver fully qualified or validated methods. Implementing a new type of equipment for immune methods. Accountable for regulatory compliance and scientific integrity. Execution of complex methods in the laboratory for transfer/validation and leading troubleshooting efforts as required. Scheduling the work in relation to method development, transfer, validation and/or troubleshooting in collaboration with Scheduler, Project Leader or Manager. Training and mentoring junior staff in the new methods. Reporting of results to Project Leader, Manager and/or Clients. Protocol/Reports/SOP writing and performing necessary updates. Compliance with requirements of GMP. The following are minimum requirements related to the Scientist position: Degree in biochemistry or immunology or other biological subject with an analytical component. Experience in immunoassay methods e.g. ELISA, Western Blot, etc. At least 5-10 years’ experience in method development and validation of immunoassay methods. Good attention to details and good problem-solving skills. Experience in time planning. Excellent interpersonal & communication skills both written and verbal. Excellent IT skills. Experience of working in a GMP environment highly desirable. Closing date: 16 August 2024 #J-18808-Ljbffr