Senior Scientist Jobs in Quebec (NOW HIRING)

About The Role

The Associate Scientist is the right-hand help for the senior scientist. As such their responsibility is mainly to assist the senior scientist with tasks based on scientific competency and training. Based on competencies the Associate Scientist may be assigned as BPI and will oversee and manage bioanalytical studies under supervision.

What You'll Do Here

• Tabulate and perform final data batch review by performing multi-batch trend analysis, completing all study documentation as required including approving of Memo to File or SOP/Protocol/Study Plan deviations where appropriate.

• Provide report and/or final results within study timelines and ensure any deviation, exception or events are reflected as appropriate and assure that all analysis conducted are reported and accurate.

• Assist in writing validation and analytical plans/reports and provide comments and/or recommendations, as needed, for the bioanalytical portions of preclinical and clinical protocols, study plans, laboratory manuals, Data Transfer Agreements, and/or other document.

• Assist for planning sample analysis by maintaining timeline and scheduling commitments.

• If assigned, perform the ordering of reagents, materials and if assigned verification of inventory.

• Perform literature searches and draft work plans for the development of assays as assigned.

• Assist with evaluation of risk and costing.

• Based on training and competency, perform laboratory bench work for method development or validation, interpretation of results, documentation/tabulation of data and troubleshooting when required. Keeps BPI and/or Senior Scientist involved through ongoing communications.

• Write, review and update method SOP as needed

• Support responses to QA reports

• Assigned by management on studies and tasks based on scientific competency and training (can include method development, validation or sample analysis projects).

• Provide feedback on progress and assist in sponsor teleconferences as required.

• Conduct all work in compliance with applicable SOPs, GCPs, GLPs and observes all company guidelines and policies.

• Respecting Health and Safety standards in terms of personal protection, laboratory maintenance, and work procedures.

• Assist the senior scientist with tasks based on scientific competency and training

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Minimum of College Degree and Ideally B.Sc or applicable field.

• 3 years of related experience

• Must understand general SOPs and have an excellent knowledge of GCP/GLP regulations

• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and industry specific manuals. Ability to write advanced reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively in front of sponsor.

• Bilingual proficiency in French & English. (Depending on location)

• Well-developed interpersonal skills are required.

• Ability to develop strong trusting relationships in order to gain support and achieve results.

• Good organizational skill, capable of managing multiple conflicting priorities.

• Excellent troubleshooting skills

• Attentive to details

• Be able to easily read and understand study plans and protocols

• Ability to coach/mentor people

• Relevant industry experience a plus

Altasciences strives to provide a French work environment for its employees in Quebec. Altasciences has taken all reasonable measures to avoid imposing the above language requirement.

This requirement is essential for the position of Associate Scientist (BSD) , in particular, but without limitation, for the following reason(s):

• The requirement to have study protocols, designs and clinical research documents written and documented in English as required by industry regulatory agencies.

What We Offer

Altasciences offers a wide variety of benefits to help our employees live healthy and fulfilling lives both at and outside of work.

Altasciences' Benefits Package Includes:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

• 401(k)/RRSP with Employer Match

• Paid Vacation and Holidays

• Paid Sick and Bereavement Leave

• Employee Assistance & Telehealth Programs

• Telework when applicable

Altasciences' Incentive Programs Include:

• Training & Development Programs

• Employee Referral Bonus Program

• Annual Performance Reviews

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