Animal Care Technician - Sherbrooke

Charles River; Quebec; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym on site

Employee assistance program

3 weeks Vacation & 5 Personal days

Job summary

Charles River in Sherbrooke (QC) is hiring a full-time Animal Care Attendant to support our Toxicology team. No prior experience is required as training is provided. You will help maintain animal welfare and integrity of pre-clinical studies at our Sherbrooke site.

Role involves lifting up to 20 kg, following strict procedures, and teamwork with the lab staff. The position offers a competitive early-career path with full-time hours and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus some relevant work experience.
• AEP in Animal Care is an asset for the role.
• Physical ability to lift up to 20 kg and perform routine tasks.
• Ability to follow precise instructions and work as a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the cleanliness of animal living environments.
• Assist technicians in daily tasks and handle animals.
• Support social and physical activities for animals.

Skills

Team player

Open-minded

Willingness to learn in lab

Physically able to work

Education

High school diploma (DES)

AEP in Animal Care (asset)

Job description

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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

Have you always dreamed of working with animals in a company that participates in drug research to save lives? Good news! We are currently looking for a full-time Animal Care Attendant for our Sherbrooke (QC) site. You don't need any previous experience because we have an exceptional training team who will teach you everything!

As an Animal Care Technician for our Toxicology team in Sherbrooke, you will be responsible of 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.

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

• High school diploma (DES), or completion of Secondary III with at least three (3) years of relevant work experience, or any equivalent combination of education and experience;
• AEP in Animal Care is an asset;
• Physically able to work (lift up to 20kg, walk, stand, squat, etc.);
• Able to follow strict and precise instructions/procedures;
• Team player with a collaborative and positive attitude;
• Open-minded and eager to learn in a lab environment.

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

Role specific information:

• Transportation: Easily accessible using Sherbrooke's public transit system. Free parking. Electric vehicle charging station.
• Salary: 19.25$per hour with primes of:
  • Evenings: $2.50;
  • Weekend: $2.75;
  • Overtime: Time and a half;
  • Holidays: Double time;
• Annual bonus based on performance;
• 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?

• We offer competitive benefits and advantages from day one to support your well-being;
• Free gym on site;
• Employee and family assistance program;
• 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);
• 3 weeks' Vacation & 5 Personal day policy;
• Many social activities!

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.

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. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients' clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.

With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in 20 countries across the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client's unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world.

At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people' lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly worked on 80% of the drugs approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the past five years.

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 is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, family status, pregnancy, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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.