Animal Health Technician - Laval, Canada - Charles River Laboratories

Charles River Laboratories

Verified Company

Laval, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

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:

As an
Animal Health Technician for our Toxicology team in
Laval, you will be responsible for the well-being of our laboratory animals.

Your contribution will ensure the health of our animals, as well as the integrity of our pre-clinical studies.

In this role, primary
responsibilities include:

Collection of biological samples (blood, urine, etc.)
Data collection (body weight, food consumption, clinical signs, etc.)
Injections (subcutaneous, intramuscular, etc.)
Animal contention
Animal room cleaning

Job Qualifications:

We are looking for the following minimum
qualifications for this role:

Good observation skills
Able to work physically (lift up to 20 kg, walk, stand, stoop, etc.)
Understanding of written English is mandatory. Bilingualism French and English is preferable.
College Diploma in Animal Health, Bioecology or any related Animal Science discipline
Bachelor's degree in Biology
Please note that upon being hired, you will have to undergo an annual tuberculosis test at the expense of the company._

Role Specific Information:

Location: Laval / Free parking / Near the subway Montmorency
Salary: Starting at 22.50$/hrs. Opportunity to start at higher level and higher salary with specific research experience
Based on performance, salary could increase to $24/hrs in 1 year
Premiums: Evening (2.50$/hrs), night (3$/hrs) and weekend (2.75$//hrs)
Permanent position as of the hiring, fulltime 37.5hrs per week

Why Charles River ?

Competitive benefits as of the hiring. We pay up to 85% of premiums (health & dental coverage)
Paid development training
Employee and family assistance program
Access to a doctor and various health professionals (telemedicine)
Vacation & Personal day policy
Many social activities

If you are interested in contributing to the well-being of our communities, not only across the country but around the world, please join us, THIS IS YOUR MOMENT

About Safety Assessment

Charles River is committed to helping our partners expedite their preclinical drug development with exceptional safety assessment services, state-of-the-art facilities and expert regulatory guidance.

From individual specialty toxicology and IND enabling studies to tailored packages and total laboratory support, our deeply experienced team can design and execute programs that anticipate challenges and avoid roadblocks for a smooth, efficient journey to market.

Each year approximately 300 investigational new drug (IND) programs are conducted in our Safety Assessment facilities.