Animal Care Clerk

at  Charles River Laboratories

Req ID #: 224276
Laval, QC, CA
Full time
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 an Animal Care Clerk for our Toxicology team located in Laval, you will be responsible for the well-being of our laboratory animals. 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:

• Cleaning the animal rooms
• Cleaning the animal cages
• Handling animals

ROLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION:

• Location: Laval / Free parking / Near the subway Montmorency
• Salary: Starting at $18.50/hrs
• Premiums:
• Evenings: $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, evening, and weekends (1/2). Depending on the needs, you may have to do overtime, and nights
• Career progression: If you are interested in progressing and learning more, we can train you to become an Animal Health Technician! Of course, that comes with a pay rise.

In this role, primary responsibilities include:

• Cleaning the animal rooms
• Cleaning the animal cages
• Handling animal