Animal Care Clerk

BioTalent Canada; Saint-Constant; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading laboratory services provider is seeking an Animal Care Clerk in Saint-Constant, Canada. The role is responsible for ensuring the health and welfare of laboratory animals, including maintaining cleanliness and handling animals with care. No prior experience is required as training will be provided. This is a full-time, temporary position with a pathway to permanency post-probation. A passion for animals and the ability to work physically are essential.

Benefits

Bonus/incentives based on performance

Health and wellness coverage

Paid time off

401K

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 20–25 kg and perform physical tasks.
• Willingness to participate in the well-being of laboratory animals.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cleanliness of living environments for laboratory animals.
• Handle animals with care and participate in their activities.

Skills

Team spirit

Passion for animals

Education

AEP in Animal Care

Job 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.

As an Animal Care Clerk for our Husbandry facility located in St-Constant, you will be responsible for the well‑being of our laboratory animals. Your contribution will ensure the health of our animals.

In this role, primary responsibilities include:

• Ensure the cleanliness of the living environment of the animals according to the highest standards of welfare in the industry (clean the animal rooms and the cages);
• Handle animals with care;
• Participate in the physical/social activities of the animals.

If you possess the following qualifications, we will train you in the rest:

• AEP in Animal Care (asset);
• Able to work physically (lift up to 20‑25 kg, walk, stand, stoop, etc.);
• Have a good team spirit;
• Passion for animals.

Role Specific Information:

• Transport: Free parking;
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, between 6:00 am to 2:15 pm. Depending on the needs, you may have to do weekends and/or overtime;
• Full‑time position, 40 hours per week;
• Temporary position at the hiring & after the probation period of 6 months, permanent position.

Why Charles River?

• No experience needed;
• Guaranteed hours – The research field is in high demand;

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.

We’re committed to providing benefits that elevate your quality of life. Based on your position these may include: bonus/incentives based on performance, 401K, paid time off, stock purchase program, Health and wellness coverage, employee and family wellbeing support programs, and work life balance flexibility.

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, national origin, veteran or disability status.

It is unlawful in some states (including Massachusetts) to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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 [e-mail]. 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.