Animal Health Technician

BioTalent Canada; Sherbrooke; On-site; CAD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting salary

Evening, weekend, overtime, and holi-?

Annual performance bonus

Comprehensive benefits from day one

3 weeks vacation plus 5 personal days

Training, mentorship, and careeradv机会

Engaging employee events andactivities

Job summary

Charles River Laboratories in Sherbrooke, Laval, or Senneville (Qc) seeks an In Vivo Technician to support scientific research while maintaining high animal care standards.

You will join a global CRO focused on preclinical safety assessment, with training, mentorship, and career development opportunities to advance your scientific career.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Animal Health, Environmental & Wildlife Management, Biotechnology or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Animal Science, or related discipline.
• HS diploma plus 2–3 years as Technical Assistant in a research center or 4–5 years in a veterinary clinic.
• Strong observation and problem‑solving skills.
• Genuine interest in animal welfare and scientific research.
• Ability to lift up to 20 kg and understand written English.

Responsibilities

• Care for and monitor laboratory animals to ensure health and wellbeing.
• Administer test items and medications; various injection techniques and gavage.
• Collect biological samples such as blood and urine.
• Record study observations and data (body weight, food intake, clinical signs).
• Handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Maintain clean, compliant animal housing environments.
• Contribute to pre‑clinical research advancing human and animal health.

Skills

Observation skills

Problem solving

Animal care

English reading

Physical stamina

Education

Diploma in Animal Health

Bachelor's degree in Biology

High school diploma + relevant experience

Job description

At Charles River, we are passionate about improving the quality of people’s lives. When you join our global family, you will help create healthier lives for millions of patients and their families.

Charles River employees are innovative thinkers, who are dedicated to continuous learning and improvement. We will empower you with the resources you need to grow and develop in your career.

As a Charles River employee, you will be part of an industry-leading, customer‑focused company at the forefront of drug development. Your skills will play a key role in bringing life‑saving therapies to market faster through simpler, quicker, and more digitalized processes. Whether you are in lab operations, finance, IT, sales, or another area, when you work at Charles River, you will be the difference every day for patients across the globe.

Sherbrooke, Laval, or Senneville (Qc)

Make a Difference Behind Life‑Changing Discoveries

At Charles River, the work you do every day contributes to the development of new medicines and therapies that improve lives around the world. As an In Vivo Technician, you’ll play a vital role in supporting scientific research while ensuring the highest standards of animal care and welfare.

Whether you’re a recent graduate looking to launch your career or an experienced animal care professional seeking your next opportunity, we’ll provide the training, support, and career development you need to succeed.

What You’ll Do

As a member of our Toxicology team, you will:

• Care for and monitor laboratory animals to ensure their health and well‑being.
• Administer test items and medications, including various injection techniques and gavage.
• Collect biological samples such as blood and urine.
• Record study observations and data, including body weight, food consumption, and clinical signs.
• Handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Maintain clean and compliant animal housing environments.
• Contribute to critical pre‑clinical research that advances human and animal health.

What We’re Looking For

You could be a great fit if you have:

• A Diploma in Animal Health, Environmental & Wildlife Management, Biotechnology, or a related field.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Animal Science, or a related discipline.
• High school diploma, combined with either 2 to 3 years of experience as a Technical Assistant in a research center or 4 to 5 years of experience as a Technical Assistant in a veterinary clinic.
• Strong observation and problem‑solving skills
• A genuine interest in animal welfare and scientific research
• The ability to perform physical work, including lifting up to 20 kg
• The ability to understand written English

Please note that upon being hired, you will have to undergo an annual tuberculosis test covered by the company.

Why Join Charles River?

• Competitive starting salary of $23.75/hour
• Evening, weekend, overtime, and holiday premiums
• Annual performance bonus
• Comprehensive benefits from day one
• 3 weeks vacation plus 5 personal days
• Training, mentorship, and career advancement opportunities
• Engaging employee events and activities

Choose the Location That’s Right for You

• All locations offer free parking, EV charging stations, and convenient transportation options.

Begin a Meaningful Career Where Science, Compassion, and Discovery Come Together

Join a team that’s helping bring tomorrow’s treatments to life while making a positive impact on the health of communities worldwide.

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 120 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 17,000 employees within 90 facilities in 20 countries around 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. And in 2019, revenue increased to $2.62 billion.

At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s 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 supported the development of ~85% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2019.

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.

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.