Cage-Wash Clerk

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

Job summary

A leading laboratory services provider in Laval is seeking a Cage-Wash Clerk for its Toxicology team. In this full-time role, you will maintain the cleanliness of laboratory animal housing, ensuring the well-being of the animals essential for research. Ideal candidates should be team players with good observation skills and the ability to perform physical tasks. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive health & dental coverage

Paid development training

Employee assistance program

3 weeks vacation & 5 personal/sick days

Social activities

Qualifications

• Good team player.
• Able to observe and communicate effectively.
• Capable of handling physical tasks including lifting up to 20 kg.

Responsibilities

• Operate and perform daily checks on cage washer machines.
• Monitor the use of soap and needs of the cage washers.
• Clean all types of animal housing and accessories.
• Perform basic maintenance and minor repairs on cages.

Skills

Team player

Good observation skills

Communication skills

Physical capability

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 a Cage-Wash Clerk for our Toxicology team located in Laval, you will be responsible for the well‑being of our laboratory animals by keeping their living space clean. Your contribution will ensure the health of the animals, as well as the integrity of our pre‑clinical studies.

In this role, primary responsibilities include:

• Operate and perform daily checks on cage washer machines;
• Monitor the use of soap and various needs of the cage washers;
• Clean all type of animal housing and accessories;
• Perform basic maintenance and minor repairs on cages and accessories;
• Perform manutention tasks in the vivarium as required.

Key Elements

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

• Be a good team player;
• Polyvalence;
• Good observations and communications skills;
• Able to work physically (lift up to 20 kg, walk, stand, stoop, etc.).

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

Role Specific Information

• Location: 445 Boul. Armand-Frappier, Laval, QC, H7V 4B3
• Transportation: Free parking. Near the Montmorency Subway. Electric vehicle charging station
• Salary: $18.25/hrs
• Premiums: Evening ($2.50), Weekend ($2.75), Overtime (Time and a half), Holidays (Double time)
• Annual bonus based on performance plan
• Schedule: Flexible schedule, you must be available days and evenings. Depending on the needs, you may have to do overtime and weekends
• Permanent position as of the hiring, full‑time 37.5hrs per week

Benefits

• Competitive benefits as of the hiring. We pay up to 85% of premiums (health & dental coverage)
• Paid development training
• 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/Sick days per year
• Many social activities!

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

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.