Process Data Scientist_

Hanover

For 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**

The Data Scientist will work with process Development and Assay Development scientists, Process Engineers, Quality Control Analysts and other cross-functional teams to understand and analyze data from Manufacturing and Quality Control processes. Serving as the statistics lead on Manufacturing Science and Technology projects employing various data analysis techniques and statistical methodologies such as regression analysis (both linear and non-linear), cluster analysis, CHAID, factor analysis, etc. Ensure the timeliness, quality and statistical validity of all analyses, output, and presentations.

+ Work with large and complex data sets to solve a wide-range of challenging problems using different analytical and statistical approaches

+ Provide statistical and data interpretation support to the wider MS&T function as well as overseeing and contributing to the overall data strategy and infrastructure support underpinning CRL's CDMO CGT program

+ Assisting in the implementation of data harvesting, cleansing, and analysis

+ Acts as the subject matter expert regarding all statistical and data analytic needs within the MS&T function in support of the wider data analytical framework

+ Responsible for designing and implementing data harvesting, cleansing and analysis strategies and in conjunction with key partners such as IT to ensure deployment of the most effective and compliant infrastructure

+ Responsible for ensuring the level of training amongst the wider MS&T function is knowledgeable of the required activities with regard to statistical and data analytical techniques.

**Job Qualifications**

+ Bachelor's degree in statistics, economics, mathematics, life sciences, engineering, or relevant coursework

+ Advanced degree (Masters, PhD) preferred

+ Minimum 5 years working in the pharmaceutical industry in technical and/or process statistical role

+ Mastery of various statistical methodologies such as regression analysis (both linear and non-linear), cluster analysis, CHAID, factor analysis, principal component analysis, etc.

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills

+ Achievement in the pharmaceutical manufacturing environment preferred

+ Demonstrated proficiency in scientific creativity, collaboration with others and independent thought in suggesting experimental design to support and/or lead process development, and support objectives

+ Proven ability to identify and implement data analytical enterprise solutions in support of investigation, routine trending, and Continued Process Verification.

**About Biologics Testing Solutions**

With more than 50 years of experience and proven regulatory expertise, the Charles River Biologics group can address challenging projects for biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies worldwide. Offering a variety of services such as contamination and impurity testing, protein characterization, bioassays, viral clearance studies and stability and lot release programs, we support clients throughout the biologic development cycle, from the establishment and characterization of cell banks through preclinical and clinical studies to marketed products. Whether clients need stand-alone services, a unique package of testing, or insourced support, our Biologics group can create a custom solution to suit their needs. Each year more than 20,000 biologic testing reports are sent each and over 200 licenses products are supported by our biologics testing solutions team.

**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 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in over 20 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.

**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, or national origin, veteran or disability status.

If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e-mail message to [email protected]. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

For more information, please visit www.criver.com.

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