For over 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 Summary

We are looking for a preclinical imaging scientist (Associate Scientist, Scientist, Senior Scientist) to join Charles River Discovery Research Services (CR DRS) located in Kuopio, Finland. The position requires expertise and experience in multimodal in vivo imaging with an emphasis on MRI applications and nuclear imaging. Previous experience in conducting imaging studies in rodent models of central nervous system disorders or in oncology models is an advantage. The candidate will be part of a multi-disciplinary preclinical research team and report to Group Leader, Advanced Technologies. Roles and Responsibilities

•    The Scientist will have the role as a Study Director/Lead Scientist responsible for scientific leadership and study management in client-sponsored preclinical imaging studies in a global, cross-functional environment.
•    The Scientist will contribute to the development of new services and function as a scientific expert of the site and of the Charles River Discovery Services (CRL DS) business unit.
•    The Scientist will work together with the CRL commercial teams to support client communication and participate in the generation of scientific marketing material.
•    The Scientist is committed to continuous learning and professional development.
  Qualifications

•    Master’s degree (M.Sc.) or equivalent degree in biological science, life science, biomedical physics, or related discipline. Doctoral degree (Ph.D.) is advantageous.
•    At least three years of experience with in vivo imaging and studies in small animals (therapy areas CNS or oncology) in a publicly traded company, in academia, or a in government-funded research agency. Experience from pharmaceutical or biotech industry in a scientific role is advantageous.
•    Knowledge and practical experience in structural MRI, MRS and functional neuroimaging and/or in nuclear imaging is required. Experience in conducting preclinical drug efficacy studies in CNS and/or oncology is advantageous. Demonstrated understanding of cancer biology is an asset.
•    Good understanding and practical experience in using common imaging data analysis platforms, processing pipelines, and tools are required.  Skills and Competencies

•    Excellent planning, problem-solving and organizational skills. Ability to work flexibly across projects and adapt to new priorities in a fast-paced environment.
•    Collaborative team player comfortable working and communicating in a cross-functional and international environment. Track record in people and project management and ability to mentor and train staff will be an asset.
•    Excellent verbal and written skills in English, scientific writing skills, good presentation skills with ability to professionally communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
•    Right to design procedures and projects involving laboratory animals in Finland through a FELASA-accredited course is advantageous. What we offer you

Working at our organization means working in a dynamic international organization with a modern laboratory and a wide variety of equipment and techniques at your disposal.

In addition, we offer excellent primary and secondary working conditions including:
•    General practitioner level occupational health care
•    Group Life Insurance
•    Leisure Accident Insurance 24/7 globally
•    Phone benefit 
•    The employer supports the rent of the parking space 
•    ePassi, which can be used for well-being, sports and cultural activities
•    Fitness on demand
•    Bicycle benefit program GoByBike 
•    Flexible work environment
•    Paid opportunity to volunteer for 12,5 hours each year
•    LinkedIn Learning license for self-development
•    Global opportunities and strong career progression
•    To continue your own career growth
•    Employees are treated with Fun Rewards throughout the year 
•    Sabbatical program, whereby an employee who has been in with the Company for three years can apply for a four-week paid vacation to use it for volunteer work, self-development or studies
•    The Charles River Charitable Match program, where the Company matches the amount to same charity the employee has donated money to
•    Possibility to participate in advanced training and scientific meetings
•    Possibilities for hybrid work 

Join our company Exciting projects, growth opportunities, impactful work, inclusive and supportive culture await. Be part of something extraordinary

If you are interested in the position, please submit your application as soon as possible. We will fill the vacancy as soon as a suitable candidate is found. Final title (Associate Scientist, Scientist, Senior Scientist) will depend on candidates  experiences.

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About Discovery
Discovery from Charles River is industry-proven in the successful development of novel therapies, with over 320 patents and 74 preclinical drug candidates delivered to our sponsors in the past 17 years. Backed by more than 650 scientists, our comprehensive, integrated portfolio employs the latest technology and platforms to provide chemistry, biology, and pharmacology services that support clients from the earliest stages of hit identification all the way through to IND. Our client-focused, collaborative approach creates true partnerships that anticipate challenges, overcome obstacles, and move us forward together on the journey of getting new drugs to market.

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 22,000 employees within 100 facilities in 25 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 supported the development of 86% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2021.
 
For more information, please visit www.criver.com.