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- Sets up animal rooms for studies (including supplies and equipment).
- Performs activities related to general animal husbandry: animal handling, feeding, and ensuring maintenance of a clean and healthy environment.
- Administering therapeutic agents through various routes.
- Collects biological samples (ex. blood).
- Participate in training to develop advanced animal related competencies.
- Collects biometric data on safety pharmacology studies.
- Records and reports changes in animal health through observed clinical signs.
- Uses, maintains and calibrates equipment.
- Keeps meticulous daily records and adheres to SOP's (Standard Operating Procedure) and GLP's.
- Reports immediately any unforeseen issues to the Team Leader and Veterinarian Services.
- Perform any other study related duties as required.
- College diploma in Animal Health Technology, college diploma or bachelor's degree in Science, Biology, Biotechnology, Veterinary, Nursing or equivalence.
- Experience in handling animals is a definite asset.
- Experience in a laboratory or other scientific environment is a plus.
- Must be available to work full time: 37.5 hours/week.
- Able to work flexible timelines and additional hours including evenings and weekends.
- Must be able to push, pull, carry weight up-to/around 20kg (44 lbs).
- Must have good attention to detail, multitasking abilities, and high sense of responsibility.
- Ability to read and write in English, bilingualism an asset.
- Job stability (permanency).
- Company issued uniform and safety equipment (PPE).
- ITR Day- paid, as per company regulations.
- 5 paid sick days as per company regulations.
- Group benefit coverage (health insurance plan and group RRSP).Dental insuranceVisual insuranceLife insuranceAdditional health coverageRRSP with employer contribution
- Employee Assistance Program ( EAP ) providing immediate and confidential help with any work, health, or life concern 24/7 by phone or web.
- Employee Referral Bonus ( ERB ) program.
- *Additional pay premiums starting from 2$ and +: weekend rates, overtime, morning/night shifts paid at time and a half after 37.5 hours.
- A stimulating and friendly work environment.
- On site training programs and career advancement opportunities.
- Free parking on location.
- Company events.
Animal Health Technician-(Toxicology Technician) - Baie-d'Urfé, Canada - ITR Laboratories Canada
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