Animal Care Technician

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

Job summary

A leading research organization in Sherbrooke is seeking an Animal Care Technician to ensure the welfare of animals used in research. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness, assisting with daily tasks, and handling animals. Candidates need a High School Diploma and a passion for animal care. This full-time position offers starting pay of $19.00/hour, three weeks vacation, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

3 weeks’ vacation and personal days

Competitive benefits

Savings and retirement plans

On-site gym facilities

Responsibilities

• Ensure the cleanliness of the animals' living environment.
• Assist technicians in their daily tasks.
• Handle animals.
• Participate in physical and social activities of the animals.

Skills

Able to follow precise instructions

Capable of physical work

Understanding of written English

Passionate about 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

Animal Care Technician – On-site training

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

Key Responsibilities include:

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

Qualifications (Training provided for other skills):

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

Please note: Upon hiring, an annual tuberculosis test at the company's expense is required.

Job Specifics:

• Location: 1580 Ida Métivier, Sherbrooke (QC), J1E 0B5.
• Transportation: Accessible via public transit, with free parking and an electric vehicle charging station.
• Salary: Starting at $19.00/hour. Higher starting levels and salaries are possible with relevant research experience.
• Schedule: Full-time, permanent (37.5 hours/week). Overtime, weekend rotation, and bonus ($2.75/hour) may apply.

Why Charles River?

• 3 weeks’ vacation and personal days.
• Competitive benefits, with up to 85% of health & dental premiums paid by us.
• Savings and retirement plans with employer contributions.
• Comprehensive onboarding and career development opportunities.
• Access to health professionals via telemedicine.
• On-site gym facilities.

If you want to contribute to the wellbeing of communities worldwide, join our team. This is Your Moment!

About Safety Assessment

Charles River helps expedite preclinical drug development with exceptional safety assessment services, state-of-the-art facilities, and expert regulatory guidance. We conduct approximately 300 investigational new drug (IND) programs annually.

About Charles River

We are a global early-stage contract research organization (CRO), offering a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services to support clients from target identification to preclinical development. Our services support clinical testing and manufacturing, enabling flexible drug development and faster market entry. With over 20,000 employees across 110 facilities in more than 20 countries, we serve pharmaceutical, biotech, government, hospital, and academic clients worldwide. Our mission is to improve health and well-being through science, contributing to 86% of FDA-approved drugs in 2021.