Join Charles River Laboratories as a Process Data Scientist

For over 75 years, Charles River employees have collaborated to advance the discovery, development, and safe manufacturing of new drug therapies. As a member of our team, you'll significantly impact global health and well-being. Whether you have expertise in life sciences, finance, IT, sales, or another area, your skills are vital to our mission. In return, we’ll help you build a career you're passionate about.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Data Scientist to collaborate with our Process Development and Assay Development scientists, Process Engineers, Quality Control Analysts, and other cross-functional teams. Your role involves understanding and analyzing data from Manufacturing and Quality Control processes, and using statistical methodologies such as regression analysis, cluster analysis, CHAID, and factor analysis. You will ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and statistical validity of all analyses and presentations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Working with large and complex data sets to solve challenging problems using various analytical and statistical approaches.
• Providing statistical and data interpretation support to the MS&T function, overseeing the data strategy and infrastructure for CRL’s CDMO CGT program.
• Assisting in the implementation of data harvesting, cleansing, and analysis.
• Acting as the subject matter expert for all statistical and data analytic needs within the MS&T function.
• Designing and implementing effective data harvesting, cleansing, and analysis strategies in partnership with IT.
• Ensuring the MS&T function is trained in necessary statistical and data analytical techniques.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in statistics, economics, mathematics, life sciences, engineering, or relevant field.
• Advanced degree (Masters, PhD) preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years in the pharmaceutical industry in a technical or process statistical role.
• Mastery of various statistical methodologies such as regression analysis, cluster analysis, CHAID, factor analysis, and principal component analysis.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical manufacturing environment preferred.
• Proficiency in scientific creativity, collaboration, independent thought, and experimental design to support process development.
• Ability to identify and implement data analytical solutions for investigation, routine trending, and Continued Process Verification.

About Biologics Testing Solutions

With over 50 years of experience and proven regulatory expertise, Charles River Biologics addresses challenging projects for biotech and pharmaceutical companies worldwide. We offer contamination and impurity testing, protein characterization, bioassays, viral clearance studies, and stability and lot release programs. Our services support the entire biologic development cycle, from cell bank establishment to preclinical and clinical studies to marketed products. Each year, we deliver over 20,000 biologic testing reports and support over 200 licensed products.

About Charles River

Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We provide a wide range of discovery and safety assessment services, both GLP and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Our suite of products and services also supports clinical laboratory testing and manufacturing activities. With strategic positioning in over 20 countries, we utilize multidisciplinary perspectives to address our clients' unique challenges. Our clients include global pharmaceutical companies, biotech companies, government agencies, hospitals, and academic institutions worldwide.

At Charles River, we are committed to improving the quality of people’s lives through our excellent science and strong sense of purpose. Our work supports 86% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2021.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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