Cage Wash Operator

Charles River Laboratories; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 21,309 - 30,350; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from day one

On-site gym

Assistance program

Welcome program

Telemedicine

Vacation & personal days

Social activities

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Charles River Laboratories in Senneville, QC is seeking a Cage-Wash Operator – No experience required to join our Toxicology team and help ensure the health of laboratory animals and the integrity of pre-clinical studies.

This permanent role offers a daytime schedule with bonuses, competitive benefits, and on-site career development. Must be able to lift up to 20 kg and communicate in English; bilingual French/English preferred.

Qualifications

• Good team player
• Strong observational and communication skills
• Physical ability to lift up to 20 kg and perform repetitive movements (walk, stand, stoop, etc.)
• Understanding of written English is mandatory; bilingualism in French and English is preferable

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Team player

Observational skills

Communication skills

Physical ability

English reading

Bilingual preference

Job description

Job Overview

For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to aid 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.

Cage‑Wash Operator – No experience required

As an Animal Cage‑Wash Clerk for our Toxicology team in Senneville, 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 our 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 types of animal housing and accessories
• Perform basic maintenance and minor repairs on cages and accessories

Qualifications

• Good team player
• Strong observational and communication skills
• Physical ability to lift up to 20 kg and perform repetitive movements (walk, stand, stoop, etc.)
• Understanding of written English is mandatory; bilingualism in French and English is preferable

Upon hiring, you will have to undergo an annual tuberculosis test at the expense of the company.

Role Specific Information

• Location: 22022 route Transcanadienne, Senneville, QC, H9X 1C1
• Transportation: Free shuttle service from the Sainte‑Anne‑de‑Bellevue train station and John Abbott College to the Senneville site; free parking and electric vehicle charging station
• Salary: 18.75$/hr
• Annual bonus based on performance
• Permanent position as of the hiring
• Premiums:
  • Weekends: 2.75$/hr
  • Overtime after 37.5hr: Paid at time and a half
  • Holidays: Paid double time
• Schedule:
  • 11hr shift (7:00 am to 6:30 pm)
  • Alternating 4 days on, 3 days off, 3 days on, 4 days off, etc.
  • Weekend rotation 3/4

Benefits

• Competitive benefits from day one
• Free gym on site
• Employee and family assistance program
• Excellent welcome program for new employees and in‑house career development opportunities
• Access to a doctor and various health professionals (telemedicine)
• 3 weeks’ vacation & 5 personal days policy
• Many social activities
• 401K, paid time off, stock purchase program, health and wellness coverage, employee and family wellbeing support programs, work‑life balance flexibility

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 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.