Pre-Clinical Research Trainer - Animal Care

Charles River Laboratories, Inc.; Laval; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles River Laval is seeking a Pre-Clinical Research Trainer to support the Toxicology/Animal Care team. You will train technical staff, maintain up-to-date training records, and ensure teaching methods align with established processes.

The role emphasizes animal care training, data recording, and evaluation of understanding to maintain study integrity and regulatory compliance. A full-time, daytime schedule at the Laval site is offered.

Qualifications

• At least 2 to 3 years’ experience in a research center as an Animal Care Clerk/Animal Care Attendant.
• Be a reference, an example and a leader for Animal Welfare, Health and Safety, Quality and attendance.
• Good observation skills.
• Ability to inspire trust and confidence through strong interpersonal skills and effective collaboration.
• Able to work physically (lift up to 20 kg, walk, stand, stoop, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Train animal room cleaning and restraint methods;
• Train on the data recording such as body weight, food consumption and clinical signs in order to meet quality and competence standards;
• Evaluate the employee's level of understanding in relation to the training received;
• Ensure the integrity of the studies and fulfill the regulatory agencies requirements by performing the activities according to GLP, SOP and IACUC rules;
• Ensure follow-up of the various changes brought to procedures and methods of work and participate in process improvement efforts;
• Ensure good communication with the supervisors of the different departments during and after completion of the employees’ training.

Skills

Animal Welfare Leadership

Observation skills

Interpersonal skills

Physical stamina

Job description

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:

Pre-Clinical Research Trainer - Animal Care

Location: Laval, Quebec, CA, H7V 4B3

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 Overview

As a Pre-Clinical Research Trainer for our Toxicology/Animal Care team at the Laval location, you will train technical staff and ensure that the training records are up to date and that the techniques taught are done in a way that respects established processes.

In this role, primary responsibilities include:

• Train animal room cleaning and restraint methods;
• Train on the data recording such as body weight, food consumption and clinical signs in order to meet quality and competence standards;
• Evaluate the employee's level of understanding in relation to the training received;
• Ensure the integrity of the studies and fulfill the regulatory agencies requirements by performing the activities according to the Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) rules;
• Ensure the follow-up of the various changes brought to the procedures and the methods of work and participate in process improvement efforts;
• Ensure good communication with the supervisors of the different departments during and after completion of the employees’ training.

We are looking for the following minimum qualifications for this role:

• At least 2 to 3 years’ experience in a research center as an Animal Care Clerk/Animal Care Attendant;
• Be a reference, an example and a leader for Animal Welfare, Health and Safety, Quality and attendance;
• Good observation skills;
• Ability to inspire trust and confidence through strong interpersonal skills and effective collaboration;
• 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:

• Transportation: Free parking. Near the Montmorency Subway. Electric vehicle charging station;
• Annual bonus based on performance;
• Schedule: Monday to Friday daytime. Depending on the business needs, you may have to do overtime;
• Permanent position as of the hiring, full-time 37.5hrs per week;
• Salary: $22.25/hr. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications and location.

Why Charles River ?

• We offer competitive benefits and advantages from day one to support your well-being;
• 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!

If you are interested in contributing to the well-being of our communities, not only across the country but around the world, please join us. This is Your Moment.

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 over 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.

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 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.

For more information, please visit www.criver.com.