Technicien(ne) en santé animale - I /Animal Health Technician - I

Sygnature Discovery North America; Montreal; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Animal Health Technician at a state-of-the-art research facility. This full-time permanent position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking drug discovery efforts. You'll be responsible for performing essential techniques, maintaining ethical standards, and collaborating with a dedicated team. Enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth. If you're eager to learn and passionate about animal health, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health and Dental Insurance

Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance

3 Weeks Vacation

RRSP Employer Matching Program

Casual Dress Code

Personal Days

On-site Free Parking

Continuing Education Opportunities

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience handling small laboratory animals.
• Proficient in both French and English for effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic techniques and administer treatments to animals.
• Conduct in-life studies of various disease models in animals.

Skills

Animal Handling

Biological Sample Collection

Communication Skills

MS Office Proficiency

Mammalian Cell Culture

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology

Animal Health Technician (DEC)

Job description

QUALIFICATIONS:

Background

NuChem Sciences, a Sygnature Discovery business, is a world-leading integrated drug discovery Contract Research Organisation based in the UK and Canada, with headquarters in Nottingham and additional facilities in Alderley Park, Macclesfield, Glasgow, Montreal, and Quebec City. Its staff of over 1,000, including 900 scientists, partners with global pharma, biotech, and NFP organizations.

Since 2004, Sygnature Discovery has delivered over 40 novel pre-clinical and 22 clinical compounds, with its scientists named on over 170 patents. Therapeutic areas of expertise include oncology, inflammation and immunology, neuroscience, metabolic diseases, infectious diseases, fibrotic diseases, and more. To find out more, please visit www.sygnaturediscovery.com and www.nuchemsciences.com.

About the role

NuChem Sciences is currently seeking a candidate for the position of Animal Health Technician at its research center located in Ville Saint-Laurent. The company provides a variety of preclinical services to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry, supporting drug discovery and development.

Responsibilities:

• Perform basic techniques (treatments, biological sample collection, evaluations);
• Administer treatments to animals and collect laboratory data;
• Follow guidelines of experimental protocols and standard operating procedures;
• Maintain a high standard of ethics;
• Conduct in-life studies of various disease models in animals;
• Participate in daily team tasks and related duties;
• Occasionally work on weekends or holidays, or outside routine hours in the morning or evening.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology (BSc) or Animal Health Technician (DEC);
• 0-2 years of experience handling small laboratory animals;
• Hard-working, eager to learn, organized, proactive, self-disciplined, and cooperative;
• Proficient with MS Office;
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle;
• Mammalian cell culture technique is an asset;
• Excellent communication skills and fluency in French and English, both oral and written. Good written and verbal English skills are necessary for effective communication with English-speaking collaborators outside Quebec.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience;
• Annual bonus incentive plan;
• Full-time permanent position;
• Health and dental insurance;
• Short- and long-term disability insurance;
• 3 weeks vacation;
• RRSP employer matching program;
• Casual dress code;
• Personal days;
• On-site free parking;
• Continuing education opportunities.

Schedule:

Monday to Friday.

Apply today to join our state-of-the-art research facility and become part of the NuChem Sciences Drug Discovery Team!