You have an excellent opportunity to utilize your scientific expertise and skills to advice our clients in their drug discovery programs and be a part of a multi-disciplinary preclinical research team. You will manage Client projects in the field of drug discovery ensuring the scientific excellence of study design, execution, data analysis and reporting. In addition to Client studies, you will be involved in R&D activities including validations of new assays, models, and techniques to support competitive advantage of portfolio of the Company and specific Clients needs.

The position is permanent and full time.

You could be our future Scientist if you have:

- MSc or PhD degree (neuroscience/pharmacology/oncology/translational imaging) with a focus on preclinical in-vivo or in-vitro work

- previous experience in rodent and/or in vitro models combined with model related read-outs, e.g. but not limited to behavioral, translational imaging (MRI, PET, SPECT), immunohistochemistry, and other ex- vivo analytical technologies.

- expertise in CNS and/or oncology study design

- hands-on experience in developing and validating animal or in-vitro models and ex-vivo analytical methodologies

- understanding of translational aspect of the rodent models to drug development

- excellent collaboration skills for fast-paced multinational work environment

- Proven track record of managing projects and leading technical staff

- effective analytical, organizational and communication skills

- fluency in English and excellent scientific writing skills

We offer you:

Working at Charles River means working in a dynamic international organization where we are making the difference. We offer you exciting projects, growth opportunities, meaningful work, inclusive and supportive team. We also support your wellbeing by offering you e.g., wide occupational healthcare, leisure accident insurance and ePassi flex- benefit. We also have an active recreational committee which organizes activities from charity occasions to fun team events.

More info: Associate Director Laboratory Sciences, Tuulia Huhtala (+358504366373) available on Wednesday 11th of September between 15-16 and on Friday 27th of September between 9-10. (UTC+2)

Apply at the latest by 29th of September, we may start interviewing candidates already during the application period.

"When you approach each moment knowing your work helps improve the health and lives of millions worldwide suddenly everything seems possible. At Charles River, this is the passion that drives us. Join us today and start imagining tomorrow."