Animal Care Technician

Charles River Labs; Quebec; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contract research organization is seeking an Animal Care Technician in Sherbrooke, Quebec. You will ensure animal welfare, assist technicians, and maintain a clean environment. Applicants should have a high school diploma and a passion for animals. Competitive benefits, training available, and full-time schedule with overtime potential. Join a team dedicated to improving global health.

Benefits

3 weeks’ vacation

Competitive benefits

Access to savings and retirement program

Free gym on site

Qualifications

• Able to follow precise instructions.
• Being able to work physically (lift up to 20 kg, walk, stand, stoop, etc.).
• Understanding of written English.
• Passionate about animals.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the cleanliness of the living environment of the animals according to the highest standards.
• Assist the technicians in their daily tasks.
• Handle animals.
• Participate in the physical/social activities of the animals.

Education

High School Diploma (DES)

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.

Job Summary

As an Animal Care Technician for our Toxicology team for our site located in the city of Sherbrooke (QC), you will be responsible for ensuring the welfare of the animals and the integrity of our pre-clinical studies.

In this role, key responsibilities include:

• Ensure the cleanliness of the living environment of the animals according to the highest standards of welfare in the industry.
• Assist the technicians in their daily tasks.
• Handle animals.
• Participate in the physical/social activities of the animals.

Key Elements

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

• Able to follow precise instructions.
• Being able to work physically (lift up to 20 kg, walk, stand, stoop, etc.).
• Understanding of written English.
• Passionate about animals.
• High School Diploma (DES) required - Having an AEP in Animal Care is an asset.

Please note that upon being hired, you will have to undergo an annual tuberculosis test at the expense of the company.

Job Specific Information

• Location: 1580 Ida Métivier, Sherbrooke (Qc), J1E 0B5.
• Transportation: Easily accessible using Sherbrooke’s public transit system. Free parking. Electric vehicle charging station.
• Salary: Starting at 19.00$/hrs. Opportunity to start at higher level and higher salary with specific research experience.
• Schedule: Full time, permanent position (37.5 hours/week), depending on the needs, you may have to do overtime. Weekend work (rotation) and bonus ($2.75/hour).

Why Charles River?

• 3 weeks’ vacation & Personal days.
• Competitive benefits as of the hiring. We pay up to 85% of premiums (health & dental coverage).
• Access to a savings and retirement program that includes an employer contribution.
• Excellent welcome program for new employees as well as in-house advancement and career development opportunities.
• Access to a doctor and various health professionals (telemedicine).
• Free gym on site.

If you want to contribute to the wellbeing of our communities across the country and around the world, join our team. 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.

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.

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, national origin, veteran or disability status.