Are you up for a new challenge? For our Environmental Sciences Team in Den Bosch we have a challenging opportunity for a Research Scientist with a wide variety of tasks and responsibilities in a combination of regulatory aspects and science.
 At Charles River Laboratories Den Bosch we are currently hiring a:  

Research Scientist for Aquatic Toxicology studies

Department: 
The Discovery & Environmental Sciences department consists of approximately 90 employees. Within this department, research is carried out into the safety of existing and new substances. Characteristic of the work is the great diversity of tests, test substances, customers, and collaborations.

Section Environmental Sciences:  
The Environmental Sciences department is a unique group within CRL where the effects of products from various industries on the environment are tested, both in the short and long term.

Team:
The team consist of 11 scientific Research Scientists supported by a team of 15 technicians. Within the team there is an open and flexible culture and a pleasant and informal atmosphere, where everyone supports each other and where you are valued.

About the role:

Under supervision of an experienced colleague, you will be managing regulatory experiments ("studies") as a Research Scientist (GLP title = Study Director). You will be responsible for the implementation, execution, and interpretation of biodegradation studies using natural soil, seawater, compost, and activated sludge from a nearby sewage treatment facility. In addition, a toxicity study using activated sludge will be executed under your responsibility. Within this department also aquatic toxicology studies are executed, to which you may also contribute in future. .. Studies are performed for pharmaceutical companies, agrochemical industry, and chemical companies. You could be running a study for a newly developed pharmaceutical treatment one week, and on a sustainable, biodegradable alternative for fuel oil or plant-derived detergent the next. The studies we perform ensure sustainable products are really sustainable, and that products can be used safely without harming the environment. We want you to do what you are good at, while enjoying the support and company of a young and enthusiastic team of scientific project managers and motivated technicians that will help you to fulfil your potential and fine-tune your skills and expertise where needed.

Primary responsibilities: 

• Responsibility for your studies from start to finish, which includes planning, study design, preparing protocols, evaluation of (interim) results, communication of potential issues and results to our clients, discussing interesting findings with your team members, and preparing a comprehensive report for the client.
• Monitoring validity and scientific quality of your studies; performing quality checks of ongoing studies.
• Advising clients on most appropriate study designs and testing strategies and building a trust-based relationship with returning clients; you will receive training from experienced experts in the relevant fields to develop the required skills.
•  Working closely together with direct team members, experienced technicians, analytical experts, administrative support groups, client services team, and regulatory expert.
• Depending on your personal interests and existing competencies, you could participate in a specific innovation team or one of several subject matter expert groups.

What is required: 
•    Relevant HBO or academic training, focusing preferably  chemistry, biology, life sciences, environmental sciences and/ or toxicology;
•    You have excellent communication and reporting skills, both in Dutch and English. You enjoy and excel in troubleshooting;
•    A team mentality with a pro-active, result-oriented, enthusiastic, and critical attitude;
•    A can-do attitude: There will be dedicated training to become an expert in the relevant subject areas (biodegradation, aquatic toxicity testing, regulatory background).;
•    Willing to keep up to date with the latest regulatory updates and the latest (scientific) developments and to develop yourself in your preferred area of expertise; visiting conferences can be part of this on-going training but is never mandatory.
•    Available 32-40 hours per week.

Nice to have:

•    Affinity and knowledge of analytical chemistry;

•    Experience with GLP.

Our offer: 
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: 
  
•    Ongoing training and support.
•    27.5 holidays and 2 collective days per year.
•    Possibility to purchase 10 additional holidays per year.
•    Annual one-off 8% holiday pay of your gross annual salary.
•    Annual one-off payment based on company results.
•    Travel allowance at €0.23 cents per kilometer with a maximum of €250 net per month or an NS Business Card.
•    Bicycle (lease) plan.
•    Collective pension with a small own contribution of 2.9%.
•    Company fitness membership.
•    The opportunity to play sports with colleagues on our own sports field.
•    The possibility of a consultation with our in-house ergonomist.
•    Free fresh fruit every day. 

Do you have any questions about this vacancy?  
For further information about the position, please contact Janneke Basten +31638857962. If you are interested in this position, we invite you to apply via our career site: Careers | Charles River (criver.com)